Stocks May Be Ready to Catch Their Breath

Stocks don’t move in a straight line, and a relatively light week of earnings reports and economic data should give the market a much-needed break after the major indexes have run up to two-year highs. But long-term, the direct…

This Week’s Reports Could Keep the Rally in Check

Tuesday alone brings news on housing starts and permits and the latest policy statement from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Investors will also contend with new- and existing-home sales, durable goods, leading indicators and weekly…