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Top stories - NBC News
Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
Hospitals across the U.S. are taking steps to conserve their supplies of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a critical manufacturing plant belonging to the country’s biggest supplier.7 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Skittles, Cheez-Its and other snacks could get more expensive with this $36 billion merger
Consumer advocate group says the merger between Mars and Kellanova would create yet another massive player in the food industry, restricting competition and giving the combined company more leeway ...40 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Port strike boosts pressure on Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Harris may find themselves in an increasingly difficult position the longer the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) strike on the East and Gulf Coasts ...55 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Inc.
Lengthy Dockworker Strike Could Lead to Price Hikes
Though controlled for now, an extended dockworker strike could affect retail costs.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the port strike could impact daily life
Port workers are striking from Maine down to Texas, costing the U.S. economy as much as $5 billion per day but raising questions about how the strike will directly impact consumers. Despite a run ...1 hour ago -
Business - The New York Times
Harold Daggett, Port Strike Leader, Seeks Big Raises for Dockworkers
Harold J. Daggett is seeking big raises for longshoremen on the East and Gulf Coasts who have fallen behind workers on the West Coast.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Panic buying amid U.S. ports strike is creating supermarket supply concerns
Grocery stores and retailers say consumers are panic buying products over shortage concerns due to East and Gulf Coast ports strike, but fears are unfounded.1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Is toilet paper affected by the port strike? Here's what to know.
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Helene aftermath: Here's how to avoid being a victim of post-storm scams
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, affected states are working to clamp down on price gouging and other schemes.2 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
Supply disruption risks are increasing as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, according to analysts.2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Port strike squeezes banana supplies, but most grocery shelves should be well stocked for weeks
Retailers and industry experts are urging shoppers not to resort to panic-buying, saying grocery aisles should be well-stocked with essentials for weeks.2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Israeli strikes on Iran’s ‘oil island’ could send crude prices soaring
What worries oil traders the most as tensions build in the wake of Iran’s missile attack on Israel is a potential disruption to the flow of crude in the Middle East — and when it comes to Iran, ...3 hours ago - Israel -
Business - CNBC
Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
As the strike at ports enters its third day, cargo containers are stranded at the wrong terminals or at sea, and ocean carrier charges are starting to mount.3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: CEO at heart of US ports strike made crude attacks on Biden and Democrats
David Adam of USMX made coarse remarks about president and appeared to endorse rightwing conspiracy theory. An executive representing ports where tens of thousands of workers went on strike this ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
These consumer-staples stocks could take a hit from the port strike
The dockworkers’ strike could impact a number of names in the consumer-staples space, warns Bank of America.5 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Sterling slides after Bailey says BoE could be ‘a bit more aggressive’ on rates
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to ease6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
How the port strike could actually boost Costco sales
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.7 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
MLB Wild Card Series Game 3: How to watch Milwaukee vs. New York today, game channels and more
Today is day 3 of the MLB Wild Card Series; here's how to watch the Mets vs. Brewers.7 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - CBS News
Port strike could drive prices of food and other goods up
The dockworkers strike that's affecting ports from Boston to Houston is now in its third day with no deal in sight. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on what the ...7 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How To Watch the MLB Division Series: how to stream, who's playing and more
The MLB's American League and National League Division Series begin on Oct. 5; find out who's playing and how to watch now.7 hours ago - MLB -
World - Yahoo News
AAC highlights risks to Australia’s aluminium supply chain
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Business - MarketWatch
Pound slides as Bank of England chief says it could be ‘more aggressive’ in cutting rates
The pound fell sharply Thursday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank could be more aggressive in cutting borrowing costs if inflation remained benign.8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What the dockworker strike could mean for the future of automation in ports
As the dockworker strike continues, the fight over automation may shape the future of port operations. With billions of dollars at stake, the outcome could affect not only jobs, but the global ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
National port strike causes panic buying among consumers
As the national port strike continues, supply concerns have caused panic buying among consumers. NBC’s Christine Romans breaks down the products that could be affected by the strike and whey there ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How the port strike could impact consumers as inflation has eased
There is no immediate price impact from the port strike, which is in its third day. However, Goldman Sachs says if the strike lasts more than a week, it expects the stoppage to affect retailers and ...9 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Meet Harold Daggett, the Union Leader Behind the Ports Strike
As president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, Harold Daggett is taking advantage of organized labor’s resurgence to drive a hard bargain.10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
This shipping stock is ‘in an enviable position’ for a protracted port strike, says analyst
While a prolonged strike at East Coast and Gulf ports would spell bad news for the U.S. economy, it could provide a boost to shipping company Global Ship Lease Inc., according to Liam ...10 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Bananas, Not Video Games, Are Likely To Be Impacted By Dockworker Strike
For the first time since 1977, dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas are on strike for higher wages and better working conditions, prompting fears of product shortages. But will the strike, ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cuts could be more aggressive, Bank of England governor says
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.11 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Trump Could Punish His Enemies
We look at why legal experts are concerned.12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Toilet Paper Shortages Are Back, as Port Strike Leads to Panic Hoarding
Products like toilet paper shouldn’t be affected by the strike, but shoppers are emptying shelves anyway.13 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Trump and Harris Want to Revive Manufacturing, but How Much Could They Actually Do?
The policy focus on the industry has changed from job quantity to job quality. And while federal incentives matter, local factors are more important.13 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Israel has vowed to punish Iran for its missile strikes. How?
Israel is set to retaliate for Iran's missile attack, while Tehran says it will hit back in turn if this happens.Yesterday - Iran