Latest from Stacey Vanek Smith

• 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

  

  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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• Mar 14, 2006

  Google fights search seizures

  

  Google seems to be have no fear about taking on the government. Today, the search engine does battle with the Justice Department at a hearing in California. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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