The Wall Street Journal-20080128-What-s Ahead -- People - Events to Watch in the Coming Week
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What's Ahead -- People & Events to Watch in the Coming Week
Full Text (165 words)Monday, Jan. 28
President Bush in his final State of the Union address may focus on making tax cuts permanent and reforming entitlements.
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New-home sales are forecast to be slightly better than last month.
Tuesday, Jan. 29
Florida's primary may clarify the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Democrats have agreed not to campaign.
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Yahoo is expected to detail proposed cutbacks as it releases fourth- quarter results.
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Durable-goods orders in December likely got a strong lift from Boeing aircraft orders.
Wednesday, Jan. 30
Fed policy makers announce their decision on short-term interest rates after a two-day meeting.
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The U.S. has invited major economies to Honolulu for talks on greenhouse-gas emissions.
Thursday, Jan. 31
Altria may unveil the timing of the spinoff of Philip Morris International as it reports earnings.
Friday, Feb. 1
As OPEC meets in Vienna, economic-slowdown fears will figure strongly in oil-output discussions.
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Jobs data could see a small improvement after the unexpectedly weak turn seen in December.
