Why companies aren't feeling much pressure from the growing number of American workers going on strike. Why shares of video-game company Electronic Arts are rallying. And why an upbeat junk-bond market may indicate bad news to come.

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This episode was hosted by Alexandra Scaggs. Go to www.barrons.com to see the full transcript.