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Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.
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Will investors flip for Zillow?
Jul 8, 2011
Online real estate company Zillow has released some more details about its planned initial public offering. But with the housing market in shambles, is the timing right for a real estate website to go public?
Obama's Twittering shows promise of social media
Jul 6, 2011
President Obama's Twitter Town Hall highlights how social media sites have evolved into news providers, communication networks and more. But many social media companies still don't have a solid business model.
Facebook feeds the hype machine
Jul 6, 2011
By trying to create buzz around its latest announcement, Facebook follows the hype tactic being deployed by fellow tech companies.
Fed may have missed best opportunity for selling off mortgage bonds
Jul 4, 2011
As part of the government bailout of AIG, the Federal Reserve bought $16 million worth of mortgage-securities from the company. Now, thanks to changes to the bond and housing markets, it may be stuck with them for a while.
Fed money program ends, at what cost?
Jun 30, 2011
The Federal Reserve bought 85 percent of new Treasury bonds as it pumped money into the economy.
New ways for banks to profit from you
Jun 20, 2011
Banks and credit card companies are looking for ways to make up billions in fees they can no longer charge, thanks to new regulations. Your shopping habits are high value.
Companies gird for cyber attack fallout
Jun 13, 2011
Companies invest in preventing data breaches. But with successful cyber attacks all but inevitable, how are they preparing for the consequences?
Second mortgages weigh down owners, economy
Jun 7, 2011
Four out of 10 people with a home equity loan owe more than their home is worth, adding to the economic hangover from the days of easy credit.
Horse virus threatens cutting season
Jun 6, 2011
Horse cutting awards about $40 million in prizes each year, but a virus threatens to shut down this season's events.
U.S. sale gives Fiat control of Chrysler
Jun 3, 2011
The Treasury has agreed to sell its stake in Chrysler, giving Fiat majority control. Will Chrysler's second European marriage succeed?