By Terry Lane

Video game retailer GameStop reports this week amid a surge in its stock price. Jim Watson / Contributor / Getty Images

Earnings from a well-known meme-stock retailer and a consumer sentiment reading are among the week's top scheduled events, with investors also keeping watch on events in the Middle East and its effects on markets.

With its share price on a tear so far this year, original meme stock GameStop reports quarterly financials after recently getting support from a key investor. Pet supplies retailer Chewy, homebuilder KB Home, and a pair Chinese robotaxi providers are also set to report. Friday's consumer sentiment report could provide insight into how the economy is reacting to the conflict in the Middle East amid a rise in gas prices set off by a disruption of oil flows. The import price index could provide a look at how tariffs are impacting prices after investors last week saw a surprising jump in wholesale prices.  

The major U.S. equities indexes finished last week on a down note, recording their fourth straight week of losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq briefly dipped into correction territory before finishing Friday's session slightly above the zone.

Read to the bottom for our calendar of key events—and one more thing.

GameStop Reports Earnings Amid Stock Surge

GameStop is scheduled to report earnings on Tuesday. GameStop’s stock surge—up 13% so far in 2026—comes after it reported sales slipping in its prior quarterly report and as famed “Big Short” investor Michael Burry said that he had made a significant investment in the company. Online pet supplies retailer Chewy and human resources and payroll services provider Paychex are also due to report amid substantial declines in their shares this year.

Chinese robotaxi providers Pony AI and Weride will deliver their reports this week, giving investors insight into the growing robotaxi industry. Pony AI, a partner with ride hailing app Uber, and WeRide have both seen their shares decline close to 30% this year. Homebuilder KB Home's report follows a study indicating that the U.S. housing market needs to add 4 million new homes to meet the demand from buyers. 

Consumer Sentiment Arrives as Gas Prices Tick Higher

Investors will be closely watching Friday’s consumer sentiment report for clues on how the public is reacting to the conflict in the Middle East. Consumer sentiment has been muted for several months, and shoppers who have been concerned with the impact of tariffs are now facing rising gas prices from the conflict.

The import price index release on Wednesday could provide insight into how tariffs are affecting prices. Last week’s wholesale inflation report showed a surprising rise in producer prices. 

Initial jobless claims on Thursday will offer a look at the health of the U.S. labor market. Revisions to fourth-quarter productivity measurements arrive as worker productivity has soared recently, even as paychecks have failed to keep pace.

This Week’s Calendar

Monday, March 23

• Construction spending (January)

• Key Earnings: WeRide (WRD)

Tuesday, March 24

• U.S. productivity - revision (Q4) 

• S&P flash U.S. Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) (March)

• Key Earnings: GameStop (GME), Core & Main (CNM), Smithfield Foods (SFD), AAR Corp. (AIR), KB Home (KBH)

Wednesday, March 25

• Import price index (February)

• Key Earnings: Paychex (PAYX), Karman Holdings (KRMN), Chewy (CHWY), Jefferies Financial Group (JEF), Ondas (ONDS)

Thursday, March 26

• Initial jobless claims (March 21)

• Key Earnings: Commercial Metals (CMC), Argan (AGX), Pony AI (PONY), BRP (DOO)

Friday, March 27

• Consumer sentiment (final)

• Key Earnings: Legence (LGN)

One More Thing

Are you a saver? Investopedia’s Sabrina Karl has more on why last week’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision could be good news for your savings account.

Source: Investopedia