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Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.
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Double-whammy for hurricane victims
Aug 16, 2006
A federal judge yesterday ruled an insurance company could not be compelled to pay for storm-surge flood damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at what the decision might mean for hundreds of similar cases.
Cashing in on fantasy football
Aug 11, 2006
Fantasy football leagues can generate real revenue for businesses tied to the NFL. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at who's banking on the phenomenon.
But do you have an 'Elle' phone?
Aug 10, 2006
Women's fashion magazine Elle looks to expand the reach of its brand by launching its own cell phone — that doubles as a mirror. Stacey Vanek-Smith has the story.
Big Three continue to shrink
Aug 2, 2006
US automakers are banking on the appeal of smaller SUV cross-over vehicles in an effort to avoid disappointing sales figures like those released yesterday. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Chicago's big box law
Jul 26, 2006
The Windy City is expected today to approve a new law requiring "big box" retailers like Wal-Mart to pay workers more. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
No surprise, we still have a trade deficit
Jul 12, 2006
Trade figures for May show that the US imported $63 billion more in goods than it exported. That's the sixth-largest trade deficit in history, but it's just a sign of the times. Stacey Vanek-Smith explains.
Sobering news for wine industry
Jul 11, 2006
A new study finds global climate change could dry up the multi-billion-dollar US wine industry. Stacey Vanek-Smith has the story.
June employment up — but short of expectations
Jul 7, 2006
New job numbers were up in June, but the improvement was weaker than expected. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports that good news might be seen as bad news by inflation hawks anyway.
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Coca-Cola theft
Jul 6, 2006
Three people face charges for stealing Coke's "secret recipe" and trying to sell it to Pepsi. Stacey Vanek-Smith has more.
Nissan, Renault to court GM
Jul 4, 2006
The boards of automakers Nissan and Renault yesterday approved talks with GM to create an alliance that would provide nearly one-quarter of all cars sold in the world. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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