No doubt the widespread use of solar and wind power is ideal, but it’ll be a long time before the mass adoption of those alternative energies is a reality. In the meantime, Cramer says, the US should shift its focus to natural gas.

Biopharmaceutical company Allos Therapeutics Inc. said Tuesday it completed a public offering of 14 million shares of common stock, generating net proceeds of about $93 million.

Stocks fell for a third straight session Friday as disappointing reports on new-home sales and durable-goods orders offset an uptick in consumer sentiment.

Stocks tried to claw higher Friday but struggled as disappointing reports on new-home sales and durable-goods orders offset and uptick in consumer sentiment.

Wall Street's September rally has moved to the sidelines, at least for now, with stocks posting modest losses in each of the last two sessions.