Today's Stock Market News & Events: 11/17/2021

Today will bring building permits and housing starts data.

The following corporate earnings announcements are expected today, November 17:

Baidu Inc. (NYSE:BIDU -- $171.27) provides internet search services in China. Baidu will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Bilibili Inc. (NASDAQ:BILI -- $89.02) provides online entertainment services for the young generations in the People's Republic of China. Bilibili will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

BrightView Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BV -- $16.68) provides commercial landscaping services in the United States. BrightView will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ:IQ -- $8.59) provides online entertainment services under the iQIYI brand in the People's Republic of China. iQIYI will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW -- $244.78) operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. Lowe's will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Manchester United plc (NYSE:MANU -- $15.90) owns and operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. Manchester United will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Meritor Inc. (NYSE:MTOR -- $27.61) designs, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, sells, services, and supports integrated systems, modules, and components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket for the commercial vehicle, transportation, and industrial sectors. Meritor will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT -- $266.39) operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. Target will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

The TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:TJX -- $69.50) operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. TJX will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 before the bell today.

Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYSE:BBWI -- $75.78) engages in the retailing of body care, home fragrance products, soaps, and sanitizers. Bath & Body Works will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO -- $57.00) designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology industry in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China. Cisco will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE:CPA -- $74.01) provides airline passenger and cargo services. Copa Holdings will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Copart Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT -- $159.10) provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Spain. Copart will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Helmerich & Payne Inc. (NYSE:HP -- $32.58) provides drilling services and solutions for exploration and production companies. Helmerich & Payne will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE:HI -- $48.26) operates as a diversified industrial company in the United States and internationally. Hillenbrand will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC -- $63.01) designs, manufactures, and sells capital equipment and tools to assemble semiconductor devices. Kulicke & Soffa will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA -- $302.03) operates as a visual computing company worldwide. NVIDIA will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:SONO -- $34.56) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Sonos will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Tetra Tech Inc. (NASDAQ:TTEK -- $181.89) provides consulting and engineering services worldwide. Tetra Tech will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Victoria's Secret & Co. (NYSE:VSCO -- $51.63) operates as a specialty retailer of women's intimate, personal care, and beauty products worldwide. Victoria's Secret will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO -- $29.00) provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. ZTO Express will report its Q3 earnings of 2021 after the market closes today.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the latest round of initial and continuing jobless claims is expected on Thursday. Investors will also be watching the Philadelphia Federal Reserve manufacturing and leading economic indicators. 

All economic dates listed here are tentative and subject to change.