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Stacey Vanek Smith

Reporter, Marketplace

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Stacey Vanek Smith is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.

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Enron's historic crash

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Dec 1, 2006
This week in 2001, one of the biggest corporate scandals in U.S. history was launched. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the energy giant's precipitous fall.
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Enron's historic crash

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Dec 1, 2006
This week in 2001, one of the biggest corporate scandals in U.S. history was launched. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the energy giant's precipitous fall.
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Waiting on the sale

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 30, 2006
Retailers kicked off Christmas earlier than ever this year. Held midnight sales, waged price wars, offered great deals. Trouble is, the latest data suggests shoppers might be addicted to those deals. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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No more toys for Kim Jong Il

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 29, 2006
The U.S. wants to ban a laundry list of luxury items from North Korea. Apparently, the administration is hoping Kim Jong Il won't be able to live without his iPod and jet ski. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Pricing out 12 Days of Christmas

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 28, 2006
A wealth management group reports the cost of a partridge in a pear tree and other items in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song are up this year. Stacey Vanek-Smith has the details.
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Making movie business history

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 28, 2006
This week in 1907, movie mogul Louis B. Mayer got his start. Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back.
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Another recall in Sony's picture

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 24, 2006
Some models of the Cyber-shot digital cameras distort images, while others don't take photos at all. As Stacey Vanek-Smith reports, this could be the start of a long Christmas season for Sony.
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Dude, you're getting a deal!

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 24, 2006
Computer vendors are slashing prices and offering other incentives to attract consumers. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why computer retailers are worried about slow holiday sales.
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Salute to the <i>Old</i>est carmarker

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 24, 2006
Stacey Vanek-Smith takes us back to the days of the first gas-powered "horseless motor carriage."
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Soup kitchen strain

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 23, 2006
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year for U.S. soup kitchens, but this year there's less to give thanks for. Food banks are feeling the strains of higher prices for fruits and vegetables. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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