The Week Ahead
Tuesday
* Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and Treasury Secretary John W. Snow testify on financial literacy at a hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
Wednesday
* The Commerce Department reports on durable goods orders and new-home sales for April.
Thursday
* The Commerce Department reports on gross domestic product for the first quarter.
* The National Assn. of Realtors reports on sales of previously owned homes for April.
Friday
* The Commerce Department reports on personal income and spending for April.
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