Coming Week: Enjoy Turkey, Forget Stocks

Two events will shape the markets this week: light trading because Thursday is Thanksgiving and the shopping madness that typically follows on Black Friday.

In light of how the economic downturn has pummeled consumer spending, though, investment advisers are issuing a word of advice: Focus on the turkey, and turn off the TV.

"I'm in touch with every one of my clients this week, telling them not to even turn on their computers next week," Vincent Barbera, director of financial planning at TGS Financial Advisors, says. "Don't turn on your televisions. Just relax and wait for a potential December rally. Buy some Christmas presents at big discounts." ...