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Ferguson, MO – 3 Charged in Gas Station Killing of Shakeela Martin
Ferguson, MO - Three men have been charged in the fatal Ferguson gas station shooting that killed 35-year-old…
North St. Louis Car Shooting Leaves One Dead
A fatal shooting in north St. Louis is under investigation after police found a man dead inside a…
Bond Market Signals Growing Risks for Stocks
Bond Market - The U.S. bond market is sending increasingly cautious signals as long-term Treasury yields remain elevated…
U.S. Dollar Holds Firm Despite Historic Currency Intervention
NEW YORK - August 3, 2026 (STL.News) - The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) weakened only modestly after the United…
Top 5 S&P 500 Stocks in July 2026
Top 5 S&P Stocks - July 2026 produced several standout winners in the S&P 500 despite increased market…
Iran Denies US Talks Amid Gulf Push for Calm
Iran has denied claims that direct talks with the United States are underway, contradicting statements from President Donald…
Undervalued Stocks: Where Value Investors Are Looking in 2026
Undervalued Stocks - As U.S. stock indexes remain near record highs, many investors are searching for companies trading…
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…
