Port Labor Talks Hinge on Deal on Automation
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Port Labor Talks Hinge on Deal on Automation

Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
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Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon

The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.
The Bull and Bear Case for 2025
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The Bull and Bear Case for 2025

The stock market has been on a blistering two-year rally. But Wall Street is warning that a number of factors, including Donald Trump’s policies, could slow or derail that momentum