Stacey Vanek Smith

Reporter, Marketplace

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Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.

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Pfizer fizzles

Dec 4, 2006
Drug giant Pfizer halted development of its most promising experimental drug after more than 80 people died during test trials. This is a major setback for the company, Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
A prescription bottle label for Pfizer's Lipitor
Tim Boyle, Getty Images

Weak dollar fallout

Dec 4, 2006
The dollar was trading at a 20-month low against the euro this morning. So you'll shell out some serious dough on your next European vacation, but what else does a dropping dollar mean? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Enron's historic crash

Dec 1, 2006
This week in 2001, one of the biggest corporate scandals in U.S. history was launched. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the energy giant's precipitous fall.
Enron sign
James Nielsen (c) Getty Images

Enron's historic crash

Dec 1, 2006
This week in 2001, one of the biggest corporate scandals in U.S. history was launched. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the energy giant's precipitous fall.

Waiting on the sale

Nov 30, 2006
Retailers kicked off Christmas earlier than ever this year. Held midnight sales, waged price wars, offered great deals. Trouble is, the latest data suggests shoppers might be addicted to those deals. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
A sale sign announces up to 70% off.
Tim Boyle, Getty Images

No more toys for Kim Jong Il

Nov 29, 2006
The U.S. wants to ban a laundry list of luxury items from North Korea. Apparently, the administration is hoping Kim Jong Il won't be able to live without his iPod and jet ski. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
(c) AFP/ Getty Images

Pricing out 12 Days of Christmas

Nov 28, 2006
A wealth management group reports the cost of a partridge in a pear tree and other items in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song are up this year. Stacey Vanek-Smith has the details.

Making movie business history

Nov 28, 2006
This week in 1907, movie mogul Louis B. Mayer got his start. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back.

Another recall in Sony's picture

Nov 24, 2006
Some models of the Cyber-shot digital cameras distort images, while others don't take photos at all. As Stacey Vanek-Smith reports, this could be the start of a long Christmas season for Sony.
A Sony Cyber-shot camera

Dude, you're getting a deal!

Nov 24, 2006
Computer vendors are slashing prices and offering other incentives to attract consumers. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why computer retailers are worried about slow holiday sales.