Circuit breakers, despite any techy magic happening ... transient overload is caused by a common situation like an electric ...

Here's what to know about so-called “circuit breakers" and when they're used to halt trading on stock markets.

The most common reasons for a pool pump to trip the breaker are an overheating motor, a short circuit inside the pump or cord, GFCI issues, a clogged impeller, and loose or faulty wiring.

Even if you aren’t an electronics person, you probably have a working knowledge of circuit breakers. When the lights go out, you find the circuit breaker and flip it back to the on position.

The S&P 500 was sinking fast, once again raising concerns it could trigger the New York Stock Exchange's market-wide circuit breakers. The S&P 500 was recently down 5.7% before paring its decline. If ...

We've now tripped the so-called circuit breakers two times in four days. On Monday, March 9, the S&P 500 fell 7% within minutes of the open, triggering a market-wide trading halt for the first ...