Procter & Gamble, Zillow, WeWork: Stocks That Defined the Week

Procter & Gamble Co.

Corporate giants are using their size and deep pockets to protect themselves from the global supply-chain meltdown. P&> said Tuesday it enlisted backup suppliers, changed shipping routes, reformulated products and in some cases limited how much a retailer can buy at a time. Grocery giant Albertsons Cos. said Monday it offers alternatives to out-of-stock items and passes on price increases to consumers. Procter & Gamble shares lost 1.2% Tuesday.