Goldman Sachs Earnings Preview: Expect Lower Profits

Goldman Sachs is expected to report a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings early Tuesday, due to a decline in trading activity in a market that’s been light on volume for months. Goldman is forecast to report adjusted earnings …

Consumers Lose Some Confidence in October

The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey found that consumer sentiment slipped to 67.9 in October from 68.2 in September, as Americans continued to be reluctant about purchasing decisions amid uncertain income gains.
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Retail Sales Expected to Show Growth in September

The retail recovery may be slowly getting on track, with major store chains expected to show a mild uptick when they report September sales numbers. Investors will be watching closely for signs of what to expect for the holiday…