Stacey Vanek Smith

The markets have been on a tear, the economy is growing and lots of people are saying the recession is ending. But, layoffs continue. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Mallpartments were supposed to be the next big thing before the economy took a nosedive. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on how they're doing now.

The Tribune Company is stepping away from using Associated Press content in its newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. As Stacey Vanek-Smith reports, it's part of journalism's changing economic model.

The company that bought the rights to the "Terminator" film franchise just two years ago is bankrupt. So it's auctioning off those rights. Is anyone still interested? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

More than 100 TV shows will be airing public service announcements and weaving volunteering themes into their plots this week. It's part of an industry-wide effort to encourage volunteerism. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Bank of America's earnings are expected to show a loss, but not all financial institutions are struggling. What's the difference? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A study of South L.A. found the neighborhood had four times more convenience stores than wealthier parts of the city, and a higher obesity rate. The city council wants to limit the number of these stores in the area. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

For years, foreign countries and other U.S. cities and states have offered tax breaks and other incentives to lure filmmakers away from Los Angeles. Now, the L.A. City Council wants to put forth some incentives of its own. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Ever wanted to own the skeleton of a woolly mammoth? Buyers at a natural history auction in Las Vegas scored one for the price of a BMW. Other attendees were out for pricier game. Stacey Vanek-Smith dropped in and took some pictures.

If Chicago were picked to host the 2016 Summer Games, it would not only mean a billion dollars upfront for the city, but sponsorship money and a chance for projects to move forward. Stacey Vanek-Smith explores the positives of the idea.