Martin Smith
Why Short Sellers Are Watching These Stocks in Today’s Market
Short Sellers - With U.S. stock indexes trading near record highs despite growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, investors…
S&P 500 Pullback: Do Technical Indicators Signal a Buying Opportunity?
S&P 500 - The recent pullback in U.S. stock indexes has prompted investors to ask whether this is…
Global Markets Mixed as Oil Slides, Europe Gains, Japan Falls
Global markets began the week with mixed performance as optimism over renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy pushed oil prices sharply…
Rare US-Japan Yen Intervention Explained: What Drove the Move?
A rare coordinated intervention by the United States and Japan to support the Japanese Yen has drawn global…
Trump Announces Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Negotiations
President Donald Trump says new talks with Iran are set to begin after delaying planned military action, but…
Iran Reports Progress in Oman Talks Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran says negotiations with Oman over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz have made progress, but officials stress…
Salt + Smoke Closures Highlight Growth Challenges for Restaurants
Salt + Smoke's decision to close two St. Louis-area restaurants while continuing to operate six others underscores the…
More Than One-Third of Missouri’s Highway Budget Comes From Federal Funding, New Study Finds
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Missouri relies significantly on federal funding for its highways, with 35.8% of the state's $3.95 billion…
Why Truck Accident Cases Need Specialized Legal Knowledge to Win
(STL.News) Milwaukee is a major transportation hub where commercial trucks travel daily along busy highways, industrial corridors, and…
Trump Iran Deal Claims: What Is Verified, What Is Not
A viral video claims the Iran war has ended and President Donald Trump has announced a major nuclear…
VIDEO: Person Injured in South St. Louis Restaurant Shooting
ST. LOUIS, MO - August 2, 2026 (STL.News). Watch this news video about a restaurant shooting in South…
Washington Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Near Spokane
Washington State - Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate as multiple wildfires burn across eastern Washington,…
China Denies Reported Missile Deal With Iran as Allegations Draw Scrutiny
China has denied reports that it plans to provide portable air-defense missile systems to Iran following the recent…
Iran Investigates Alleged Missing Oil Revenue From Secret Financial Network
Iranian authorities are investigating allegations that at least $1.6 billion in oil revenue handled through a secret network…
Trump Says Military Prepared While Diplomacy Continues
WASHINGTON, DC - August 2, 2026 (STL.News) Trump - President Donald Trump said the United States is fully…
