Why a housing bubble is good (but maybe bad for you)
The boom and bust cycle of housing can be painful for those caught on the downside, but the rush to overbuild and overpay for new homes can have unexpected benefits…
Obama defends health law, claims more than 1 million have signed up – Fox News
Wall Street Journal Obama defends health law, claims more than 1 million have signed upFox NewsPresident Obama, in an end-of-year press conference, defended the rollout of the health care law…
GDP surprise: Economy expands at 4.1% rate – USA TODAY
Christian Science Monitor GDP surprise: Economy expands at 4.1% rateUSA TODAYPropelled by stronger consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew in the third quarter at its fastest rate in nearly two…
BlackBerry posts huge loss; shares rise on handset deal – Reuters
CTV News BlackBerry posts huge loss; shares rise on handset dealReutersTORONTO (Reuters) – BlackBerry Ltd, after giving up on a plan to sell itself last month, reported a massive $…
Northern Gateway pipeline recommended for federal approval, with conditions
A joint review panel has recommended the federal government approve Enbridge’s controversial Northern Gateway pipeline project — but only if it complies with 209 conditions. CBC | Business News…
Data breach at Target highlights crooks’ cunning, patience – Chicago Tribune
ABC News Data breach at Target highlights crooks' cunning, patienceChicago TribuneConsumer data breaches, like the one involving millions of Target shoppers whose information was stolen in recent weeks, will continue…
Forgot your smartphone? New app lets you use it virtually
A Montreal startup has launched the beta version of an Android app that lets you “use” your smartphone even if its battery is dead or you forgot the device at…
4 things to do after your credit card has been hacked – CNNMoney
CNNMoney 4 things to do after your credit card has been hackedCNNMoneyAs many as 40 million Target shoppers who hit stores in the three weeks after Thanksgiving had their credit…
5 things you can do to protect yourself after Target data breach – Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Chronicle 5 things you can do to protect yourself after Target data breachLos Angeles TimesTarget said Thursday that 40 million of its customers' credit and debit card data…
U.S. Federal Reserve tapers bond-buying to $75B US a month
The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to taper its bond-buying program by $ 10 billion US a month, beginning in January. CBC | Business News…
