1.   But on the occasion of its home-video release this week, a few points need setting straight.

2.   Government reports on economic statistics scheduled for release this week will not be available because of the partial shutdown of the federal government stemming from the budget stalemate.

3.   In earnings releases this week, Sunoco, Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Texaco all announced strong quarterly performances.

4.   In the fifth and latest edition, due for release this week, it posted just five.

5.   Investors will watch economic releases this week for evidence as to whether their inflation optimism is justified.

6.   Milestone has two other releases this week.

7.   Other economic releases this week may yet convince the Fed to increase rates, some traders said.

8.   Other economic releases this week may yet convince the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase rates, some traders said.

9.   Reports on gross domestic product, personal income and construction spending are also slated for release this week.

10.   Reports originally scheduled for release this week include December producer and consumer prices, along with retail sales.