U.S. Economy

Holiday shoppers should get ahead on their purchases before the supply chain disruptions tied to the port strike begin to hinder business operations, an expert says.

Unlike bigger brands, smaller companies are more likely to feel the effects of even slight disruptions, like the port strike, on their day-to-day operations.

Dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts are on strike after their union and port employers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract.

Housing market has had little movement thanks to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices coupled with economic and political uncertainty, Redfin economists said.

Three dozen ports along the East and Gulf coasts are facing a potential work stoppage as the deadline for a new contract between port employers and dockworkers nears.

Experts warn that consumers will run into issues over the coming months if port workers strike next week. It will limit supplies and boost prices, they say.

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the potential impact prolonged port strikes along the East and Gulf coasts can have on medical supplies.

Roughly 45,000 dockworkers plan to stop working as terms of a new contract have yet to be agreed upon. Here's what you need to know about the potential work stoppage.

Diaper banks are bridging the gap for families across the U.S. providing essentials such as dozens of diapers per week as some families struggle to pay for them.

U.S. rapidly approaching deadline for a new labor contract for dockworkers at three dozen ports. If a deal isn't reached, all of the workers were told to stop working.

There are looming port strikes on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico that could deal a blow to retailers during the most critical time of year: the holiday shopping season.

Home Depot is being ordered to pay a fine to settle claims that it was charging customers more than advertised for some products. It's called a "scanner violation."

Rideshare giant Lyft launched a feature to curb surge pricing for commuters. Both Lyft and Uber are aiming to boost driver supply to lower surge pricing.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon believes the "worst possible outcome" for America's economy is stagflation, where inflation rises but growth falters.

After the 9/11 terror attacks, a Wall Street trader decided to change the course of his career. He joined the Transportation Security Administration to keep America safe.

Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly announced his intention to retire after the carrier's annual meeting next year amid activist investor pressure.

Experts argue that traditional four-year degrees might not be as valuable in the future as they once were, due to the changing job market environment.

Projected Labor Day travel across the U.S. is up 9% compared to a year ago. The good news for those traveling by car is that gas prices have been on the decline.

The 2024-2025 school year is kicking off, but districts nationwide have been struggling to hire enough bus drivers. Industry advocates say they have been underpaid for too long.

Stew Leonard's President & CEO Stew Leonard Jr. weighs in on rising costs and Vice President Kamala Harris' price control plan.