Today's Earnings Report Schedule: 09/24/2020

Stocks fell sharply yesterday as investors continue to process all of information being released regarding rising COVID-19 cases as well as uncertainty about the next U.S. fiscal stimulus. September has had quite the mean streak that has yet to slow down. Today, though, is all about new home sales data and weekly jobless claims. There are also a slew of high-profile earnings due out today that investors need to keep an eye on.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 26,763.13) fell 1.9% on Wednesday. Nike (NKE) led the list yesterday, topping the list of two winners with an 8.8% rise while Salesforce.com (CRM) landed at the bottom with a 4.8% drop. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 Index (SPX - 3,236.92) lost 2.4% for the day. The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC - 10,632.99) added 3% during yesterday's trading session. Lastly, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX - 28.58) added 6.4% for the day on Wednesday.

In case you missed it yesterday, don't miss it today, too. Here's a quick rundown of must-reads before the bell:

• Signal says this homebuilding stock could hit 2007 heights
• Auto parts stock ready to switch gears higher
• The surge on vaccine news could be short-lived for this stock
• This consumer foods stock is trading higher after stellar earnings report
• Transportation stock claws higher as takeover talks ramp up
• Why is Zoom jumping while this competing WFH stock is slumping?
• E-commerce stock slides on data breach buzz

We have rounded up all the companies slated to release their quarterly earnings today.

• Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN -- $230.65) is a provider of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services worldwide.

  - Accenture will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell today.
  

• BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB -- $4.80) is a provider of intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments worldwide.

  - BlackBerry will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings of 2021 before the bell today.
  

• CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX -- $105.93) is a retailer of used vehicles in the United States.

  - CarMax will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings of 2021 before the bell today.
  

• Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI -- $90.00) owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada.

  - Darden Restaurants will report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell today.
  

• FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS -- $330.72) is a provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment and corporate communities.

  - FactSet Research will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell today.
  

• Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL -- $32.31) is a provider of manufacturing services and solutions worldwide.

  - Jabil will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell today. Click here to catch up on the stock's reaction to their last quarterly earnings report.
  

• Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD -- $13.35) operates a chain of retail drugstores in the United States.

  - Rite Aid will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings of 2021 before the bell today.
  

• AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR -- $17.48) is a provider of products and services to commercial aviation, government, and defense markets worldwide.

  - AAR will report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
  

• CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ: CAMP -- $8.06) is a provider of telematics systems, and software and subscription services.

  - CalAmp will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.
  

• Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST -- $344.63) is an operator of membership warehouses.

  - Costco will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
  

• Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL -- $20.13) publishes and distributes children's books worldwide.

  - Scholastic will report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
  

• Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM -- $27.66) is a travel service provider in China.

  - Trip.com will report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes today.
  

• Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN -- $228.63) is an operator of mountain resorts and urban ski areas in the United States.

  - Vail Resorts will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market closes today.

Looking ahead to Friday as we round out the last full trading week of September, all eyes will focus on orders data for core durable goods as well as the anticipated earnings report from Carnival Corp (CCL). Click here for our breakdown on CCL's technical set-up following contradicting news from the CDC and President Donald Trump.