The U.S. stock market has stumbled in 2026. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) has fallen more than 3% even though most companies reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter. Investors are worried about valuations, especially among artificial intelligence stocks. In fact, the S&P 500 sounded an alarm in February: A popular valuation metric reached...

The U.S. stock market has stumbled in 2026. The benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.33%) has fallen more than 3% even though most companies reported better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter. Investors are worried about valuations, especially among artificial intelligence stocks. In fact, the S&P 500 sounded an alarm in February: A popular valuation metric reached...

As utility bills climb, a growing number of states are adopting “balcony solar” — portable, affordable kits that can knock up to 20 percent off energy bills. By: March 9, 2026 4 min read As utility bills climb, a growing number of states are adopting “balcony solar” — portable, affordable kits that can knock up...