Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Uber halts self-driving car program By: MarketMinute.com Market Updates March 19, 2018 at 15:46 PM EDT The markets tanked during the midday with the Dow crashing 406 points to 24,539. Nasdaq collapsed 168 points to 7313.An Uber autonomous vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona prompting the ride hailing service to suspend all self-driving tests. A human safety driver was behind the wheel when a woman crossed the street outside of the crosswalk. This is the first known fatality caused by an autonomous car.McDonald's will settle a labor rights case with the National Labor Relations Board to avoid a court ruling that may change the franchise business model. After McDonald's workers were fired for participating in protests that demanded higher hourly wages, worker advocacy group Fight for $15 sued McDonald's claiming that the corporate entity was a joint employer of franchise workers. Terms of the proposed settlement are not available.Volkswagen will update an assembly plant in Chattanooga,Tennessee to build a new sport utility vehicle. The German automaker expects the $340 million investment to double its American market share from 5% to 10%. Building the SUV in America would also avoid potential tariffs in the event of a trade war.In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of nearly 9 to 1 on the NYSE and by nearly 4 to 1 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 plunged 50 points to 2,701. Bitcoin soared $313 to $8,548. Related Stocks: NDX Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Uber halts self-driving car program By: MarketMinute.com Market Updates March 19, 2018 at 15:46 PM EDT The markets tanked during the midday with the Dow crashing 406 points to 24,539. Nasdaq collapsed 168 points to 7313.An Uber autonomous vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona prompting the ride hailing service to suspend all self-driving tests. A human safety driver was behind the wheel when a woman crossed the street outside of the crosswalk. This is the first known fatality caused by an autonomous car.McDonald's will settle a labor rights case with the National Labor Relations Board to avoid a court ruling that may change the franchise business model. After McDonald's workers were fired for participating in protests that demanded higher hourly wages, worker advocacy group Fight for $15 sued McDonald's claiming that the corporate entity was a joint employer of franchise workers. Terms of the proposed settlement are not available.Volkswagen will update an assembly plant in Chattanooga,Tennessee to build a new sport utility vehicle. The German automaker expects the $340 million investment to double its American market share from 5% to 10%. Building the SUV in America would also avoid potential tariffs in the event of a trade war.In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of nearly 9 to 1 on the NYSE and by nearly 4 to 1 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 plunged 50 points to 2,701. Bitcoin soared $313 to $8,548. Related Stocks: NDX