Stacey Vanek Smith

Drug maker Eli Lilly is facing allegations of marketing its top-selling drug, Zyprexa, intended to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, for other ailments. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

French prosecutors on the case of the trader who cost the second-largest bank in France more than $7 billion say he's a trading addict. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports the bank might have saved itself some money if its managers had just sent him on vacation.

If you've been to the movies lately, you may have noticed the show before the show just keeps getting longer. Big advertisers are moving from the small screen to the big one. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

The Harrah's casino deal is just one example of how the current market is affecting corporate deals. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports these continued slow-goings could ultimately slow down the economy.

The Philippines has banned its workers from going to Jordan as it deals with human rights abuses of its migrants there. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports Jordan might rely enough on Filipino workers to feel the squeeze.

Americans can expect a hefty tax refund from the I.R.S. this spring, and homebuyers will have an easier time getting home loans if a proposed economic stimulus plan agreed to by the Bush administration and House Democrats is enacted. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls are suddenly focusing on all things fiscal -- as are many voters. And that could mean good fortune for some candidates and tough times for others. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is trying a new way of paying hospitals and doctors. Instead of paying for every hospital visit and surgery, the insurance giant is offering a flat, annual fee per patient. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Entering a third month, the TV and movie writers' strike has hurt a lot of workers, but it's also helped a few other industries. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports who's benefitting from the new climate.

The Dow has dropped nearly 10% since Jan. 1 -- almost enough to qualify as a market correction. If you ask money managers, they say to sit tight and wait out the storm. But for a lot of Americans, that doesn't feel like an option. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.