Humana Earnings, Economic Data: What To Watch on Wall Street

On Friday, November 7th, we watch for earnings from insurance giant Humana which reports third quarter results before the bell.
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On Friday, November 7th, we watch for earnings from insurance giant Humana which reports third quarter results before the bell. Analysts are expecting a decrease in profit with the consensus estimate calling for earnings per share of $2 and revenue projected at $12.3 billion for the quarter. Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway releases its third quarter results after market close. Wall Street will be looking for net income of $1.68 a share. We'll also keep an eye on Fed Chair Janet Yellen and ECB president Mario Draghi as they, along with other major central bank officials, speak in Paris. On the economic calendar, look for the October jobs report released at 8:30 eastern. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 5.9%. TheStreet's Scott Gamm reports from New York.