Home Depot Earnings, Housing Data: What to Watch on Wall Street May 19

For Tuesday, May 19 we outline notable retail earnings reports and economic data to keep an eye on. A handful of retailers will grab headlines, including home improvement shop Home Depot Inc (HD). The company is expected to report its first quarter financial results before the opening bell. TheStreet's Jim Cramer says this is the biggest season for Home Depot, because it's planting season. Other notable earnings include Walmart Stores Inc (WMT), TJX Companies Inc (TJX), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc (DKS), and Etsy Inc (ETSY). The one report on the economic calendar we note is April Housing Starts. Both starts and building permits are estimated to show an improvement from depressed levels. TheStreet's Kurumi Fukushima reports in New York.