Ports strike could have $4 billion daily impact, but these container stocks are well positioned

An impending strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports poses a potential daily cost of $3 billion to $4 billion to the U.S. economy, Jefferies said.

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Ports strike could have $4 billion daily impact, but these container stocks are well positioned

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