Stacey Vanek Smith

Reporter, Marketplace

Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.

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Jan 29, 2008
Advertisers move to the silver screen
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If you've been to the movies lately, you may have noticed the show before the show just keeps getting longer. Big advertisers are moving from the small screen to the big one. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jan 28, 2008
Corporate go-go days have gone
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The Harrah's casino deal is just one example of how the current market is affecting corporate deals. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports these continued slow-goings could ultimately slow down the economy.
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Jan 25, 2008
No more Filipino help for Jordan
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The Philippines has banned its workers from going to Jordan as it deals with human rights abuses of its migrants there. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports Jordan might rely enough on Filipino workers to feel the squeeze.
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Jan 25, 2008
Stimulus aims to put cash in our pockets
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Americans can expect a hefty tax refund from the I.R.S. this spring, and homebuyers will have an easier time getting home loans if a proposed economic stimulus plan agreed to by the Bush administration and House Democrats is enacted. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jan 24, 2008
Candidates rising, falling with economy
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Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls are suddenly focusing on all things fiscal — as are many voters. And that could mean good fortune for some candidates and tough times for others. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jan 23, 2008
Blue Cross Blue Shield rolls out flat fee
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is trying a new way of paying hospitals and doctors. Instead of paying for every hospital visit and surgery, the insurance giant is offering a flat, annual fee per patient. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jan 22, 2008
Writers’ pain means others’ gain
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Entering a third month, the TV and movie writers' strike has hurt a lot of workers, but it's also helped a few other industries. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports who's benefitting from the new climate.
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Jan 19, 2008
Being an investor is getting scary
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The Dow has dropped nearly 10% since Jan. 1 — almost enough to qualify as a market correction. If you ask money managers, they say to sit tight and wait out the storm. But for a lot of Americans, that doesn't feel like an option. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jan 12, 2008
Minorities in the middle
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For some, the American dream keeps inching farther away. Stacey Vanek Smith looks at the challenges many minority citizens face as they attempt to join the ranks of the middle class.
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Jan 2, 2008
Directors Guild to start negotiations
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While the film and TV writers' strike is in its ninth week, the Directors Guild is gearing up to do their own contract negotiations. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports what happens in these talks could affect the writers.
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