Dockworkers Strike

The labor contract between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance expired overnight on Tuesday. The ILA — whose members comprise dockworkers on the East Coast — is now officially on strike. Supply chain disruptions stemming from a prolonged strike may affect...

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike, potentially affecting holiday shopping. The strike began after the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance failed to agree on a new labor contract. What Happened: The strike has led to the closure of 36...

U.S. markets closed Monday slightly higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 0.04% to 42,330.15, while the S&P 500 gained a similar 0.04% to reach 5,762.48. The Nasdaq also rose by nearly 0.04%, closing at 18,189.17. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail...