​Why a hot holiday item may be a gift to your portfolio

Wall Street bets shares of one wearable-tech company's stock are poised for a happy holiday season (and beyond)

• Nov 30, 2015

Apple fixes security flaw in iPhones and other devices

Hackers were able to access private information when on same wireless network, plus more MoneyWatch headlines

• Feb 24, 2014
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​Fitbit tracker hacked in 10 seconds

Hack uses the wireless fitness band's open Bluetooth connection

• Oct 22, 2015

Why Target is giving its workers Fitbits

More than 300,000 employees will get a basic $60 version of the activity tracker

• Sep 16, 2015

Fried foods and FitBits: Dieting tough on campaign trail

2016 presidential candidates find their healthy habits put to the test as they work the crowds

• Aug 17, 2015

Fitness trackers sell well, get old fast

One research firm estimates that about a third of fitness trackers get abandoned after six months

• Jul 9, 2015

Is 10,000 steps a day the magic number for fitness?

The surprising history of the suddenly trendy fitness goal

• Jun 26, 2015

Do fitness wearables live up to their promise?

With the growing popularity of devices like Fitbit, questions arise about how much fitness tracking really does for your health

• Jun 24, 2015

Fitbit steps out swiftly in its Wall Street debut

The maker of fitness tracking gear jumped nearly 50 percent on its first day of trading as a public stock

• Jun 18, 2015

Fitbit files for $100 million IPO

San Francisco startup will be first wearable tech-focused company to go public

• May 8, 2015

Trade your privacy for an insurance discount

John Hancock offers possible rate cuts for customers willing to have their habits and medical information tracked

• Apr 8, 2015

Here's how you can rent an Apple Watch for $50

Not ready to commit? This San Francisco company will send you one of the wearables to try before you buy

• Mar 11, 2015