Dear Idi_t (o, perhaps?)
I assume that you work for Apple and that you have the actual data in front of you in regards to EXACTLY how Apple receives shipments. One can make a reasonable assumption that the West Coast situation has affected their stock (and by the way, yes I am an Economist and it is my job to pay attention to such things).
But, this information that you cite with exclamation points (again, I assume that you have the date in front of you) does not establish any meaningful correlation between the two events. If indeed it does exist, it is independent of any analysis done on your part. Furthermore, my very general comments reflect that this is a "rumors" cite. You give yourself (Idi_t) away when you chide people for being so "factual" and yet you use such commanding language yourself????? duh!