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Stacey Vanek Smith

Reporter, Marketplace

Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.

Latest from Stacey Vanek Smith

  • May 18, 2006

    No break for small business

    The bill HR 3763, the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002," waits on a table in the White House East Room for President Bush to sign on July 30, 2002.
    Stephen Jaffe (c) AFP/Getty Images

    The SEC announced yesterday it will not exempt small businesses from strict Sarbanes-Oxley accounting standards meant to prevent Enron-style fraud. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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  • May 4, 2006

    Long-term oil outlook

    Consumers should get used to $3-plus gas prices. Crude oil prices are expected to stay high through 2007 but a new report out Wednesday suggests motorist are adapting to higher gas prices. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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  • May 3, 2006

    Ameriquest bows out

    The nation's largest provider of sub-prime loans is laying off a third of its staff and closing more than 200 branch locations. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why.

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  • Apr 20, 2006

    CEO compensation

    Shareholder watchdogs have been complaining loudly over runaway CEO compensation, but according to a new report, companies don't seem to be listening. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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  • Apr 19, 2006

    Freddie pays record fine

    Home loan giant Freddie Mac has agreed to pay a record fine to settle charges that it made illegal campaign contributions. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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  • Apr 18, 2006

    Builders losing confidence

    Enthusiasm among builders over the continued strength of the housing market has fallen to lows not seen since 2001. Stacey Vanek-Smith has more.

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  • Apr 13, 2006

    Beef fix

    Three of the largest beef producers in the US have been found guilty of colluding to keep beef prices artificially low to drive smaller competitors out of business. Stacey Vanek Smith reports.

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  • Mar 29, 2006

    <i>Chomp, chomp, snap</i> . . . Is gum good for health?

    Have you ever been around someone who chews gum constantly? Do they seem happier? Healthier? Wrigley is betting millions of dollars on it. Stacey Vanek-Smith explains.

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  • Mar 28, 2006

    Immigration battle lines are drawn

    Immigration battle lines are drawn
    Joe Raedle (c) Getty Images

    There's a wide gulf between the sides in the immigration-reform battle. The House has passed legislation that would criminalize illegal immigrants.Today, the Senate debates a bill that includes the immigrant-friendly guest-worker program. Stacey Vanek Smith reports.

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  • Mar 21, 2006

    Listening for hints from Fed chair

    Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave one of his first public speeches last night. He didn't tip his hand much on interest rates. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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