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During times of stock market volatility and big daily drops, one term that gets bandied about is "circuit breaker." But many investors and others may not know what the market circuit breaker is and ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Large circuit breakers in service today at industrial and commercial facilities come in many shapes, sizes, configurations, and voltage ratings — with the primary purpose of protecting electrical ...

In the electrical profession, questions still arise about what type of circuit breaker to use with surge protectors. Don't make this task more difficult than it has to be. Choosing the right device is ...

Sometimes, the securities market through unusual fluctuations. An extreme dip or spike in the price generates concerns among traders. To safeguard investors from drastic and untimely price changes, ...