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Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.
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Why more people quitting jobs is good
Jun 10, 2010
The Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us that more people are quitting their jobs than are getting laid off. And that's a good thing. Stacey Vanek Smith explains.
Big networks sell $9b in ads at upfront
Jun 9, 2010
TV's annual sale-a-thon, the upfronts, is finally wrapping up. It was a good year for the networks, especially when you consider that there's a lot more competition for our attention and TiVo makes it easy to whiz past TV ads. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on why everybody's tuning back into TV.
Can BP CEO hang on to his job?
Jun 8, 2010
President Obama said if BP CEO Tony Hayward were working for him, he wouldn't have a job after some of the things he's said. Hayward has come under fire for several remarks, including saying "I'd like my life back." Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on why he still has a job and whether he will be able to keep it.
BP on the hook for billions in claims
Jun 7, 2010
Government officials met with BP to help set up an efficient way to pay people affected by the oil spill. The government's oil spill point-man, Thad Allen, said BP needs to be quicker and more regular about payments. The company's paid out nearly $50 million in claims so far. How many claims are there and who's filing? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Will private sector jobs keep growing?
by
Chris Farrell
and Stacey Vanek Smith
Jun 3, 2010
Private sector paychecks have fallen to their lowest level ever, compared to government paychecks.
Honda, Foxconn workers demand more power
by
Alisa Roth
and Stacey Vanek Smith
Jun 2, 2010
Skilled workers in China are returning to work after striking for better wages and treatment.
Credit cards are back with open arms
May 21, 2010
But consumers aren't exactly rushing back to the plastic.
IMF lending habits get a little tighter
May 18, 2010
In a 94-0 vote today, the Senate opted to oppose International Monetary Fund bailout packages to nations unlikely to repay them. Marketplace Stacey Vanek-Smith has the story.
Lexapro's incredible tax-dodging journey
May 14, 2010
Reporter Jesse Drucker follows the sale of a bottle of anti-depressant Lexapro to see if it's worth it for a company to dodge taxes.
Reich: Big banks likely to stay too big to fail
May 14, 2010
The Senate's financial reform bill continues to take shape, and though some rules may change, some aspects of the financial industry may remain constant. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talks to Stacey Vanek-Smith.