Major business events and economic events scheduled for Wednesday:
WASHINGTON — National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for April, 10 a.m. Eastern.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve releases minutes from April interest-rate meeting.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies about the economy before the Joint Economic Committee.
Hewlett-Packard Co. reports quarterly financial results.
Lowe's Cos. Inc. reports quarterly financial results.
Target Corp. reports quarterly financial results.
TOKYO — Japan releases monthly trade figures for April.
