Retail Stocks and Key Levels in Gold and Oil Highlight the Week Ahead

The S&P 500 continues to make new highs on the back of a strong U.S. dollar, depressed commodity prices and generally good corporate earnings. Looking to the Week Ahead, Veteran's Day is on November 11, and the bond market will be closed, while equities will be open for business. Economic data is primarily focused on the consumer and jobs and the earnings calendar is relatively light, with just 15 of S&P 500 companies reporting. Traders and investors will look to key retail names like Macy's, Kohl's, Walmart and Nordstrom which will give some insight in terms of consumer spending trends and expectations into holiday 2014. Cisco is also up to bat which is another heavily watched report for more clues into IT tech spending and strength. The commodity trade, particularly the energy and metals complexes, will also be a key focus. Jill Malandrino reports from the Nasdaq Market Site in NYC.