Research January 15, 2026 Photo credit: Shutterstock Executive summary Millions of workers construct, operate, and maintain the nation’s built environment systems and facilities, from roads to pipes to power plants and beyond. Simply keeping up with needed expansions and repairs is a tall task, and today, new technologies and climate impacts are heightening demands, including...

If a downturn is looming, the right strategy is crucial to protect your portfolio. Stock prices are continuing to surge, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.64%) up by around 19% over the past 12 months, as of this writing. But no bull market can last forever, and we're bound to face a downturn eventually. According...

The GOP-backed legislation would tighten standards for when fiduciaries can consider environmental, social and governance matters in investment decisions.