Stacey Vanek Smith

Reporter, Marketplace

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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?
Real estate Web sites like Zillow let you view housing prices in your area.
zillow.com

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.
U.S. President Barack Obama posts a tweet during an online Twitter Town Hall meeting from the East Room of the White House July 6, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
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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.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a media event at Facebok headquarters on April 7, 2011 in Palo Alto, California.
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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.
Logo of insurer American International Group Inc. on a window at the company's office in lower Manhattan
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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.
Bundles of newly printed bills are prepared for distribution to financial institutions at the Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C.
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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.
A Secure Data Transaction chart from Cardlytics explains how personal identifiable data is never used and customer transactions never leave your data center.
Courtesy of Cardlytics

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?
A wrench around a computer represents online crime and Internet security.
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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.
Acquiring a mortgage loan
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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.
A man trains his horse along the San Gabriel River on July 10, 2004 near the Los Angeles, Calif.
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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?
Logos of Italian car manufacturer Fiat and U.S. automobile heavyweight Chrysler.
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