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Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, STL.Directory, St. Louis Restaurant Review, STLPress.News, and USPress.News.  Smith is responsible for selecting content to be published with the help of a publishing team located around the globe.  The publishing is made possible because Smith built a proprietary network of aggregated websites to import and manage thousands of press releases via RSS feeds to create the content library used to filter and publish news articles on STL.News.  Since its beginning in February 2016, STL.News has published more than 250,000 news articles.  He is a member of the United States Press Agency (Reg. # 31659) and a Certified member of the US Press Association (Reg. # 802085479).
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Mexican Barrel House Targets Late 2025 Opening

Mexican Barrel House Targets Late 2025 Opening After Extended Preparation (STL.News) After several years of planning, renovation, and…

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Wall Street 100 Years Ago: Inside US Financial Markets – 1925

(STL.News) Wall Street - One hundred years ago today, U.S. financial markets operated in a vastly different world,…

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On This Day in U.S. History: America on December 22, 1925

(STL.News) December 22, 2025, marks exactly 100 years since a pivotal winter day in American history. As the nation…

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US Holiday Schedule: Christmas Closures for Markets & Banks

(STL.News) As the Christmas holiday approaches, investors, businesses, and consumers are reminded that several major U.S. financial institutions will…

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Overseas Markets Mixed as Shortened Christmas Week Begins

(STL.News) Overseas financial markets traded under holiday-shortened conditions on Monday, December 22, 2025, as global investors adjusted to…

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US Coast Guard Pursues Third Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

CARIBBEAN SEA (STL.News) The United States has launched an active maritime pursuit of a third oil tanker operating…

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Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.6 Billion

Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.6 Billion as Anticipation Builds Nationwide (STL.News) The Powerball jackpot has surged to an…

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Breaking News: U.S. Seizes Another Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker

(STL.News) The United States has carried out another high-profile maritime seizure involving a vessel tied to Venezuela’s oil…

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US Bombs ISIS Sites in Syria

United States Bombs ISIS Sites in Syria as Counterterrorism Efforts Intensify (STL.News) The United States has carried out…

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3 Zapp Bar Honors Military With Holiday Discount

O’Fallon, IL (STL.News) As the holiday season approaches, communities across the St. Louis Metro East are looking for…

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America’s Course Correction: Why Trump’s Policies Work

America’s Course Correction: Why Trump’s Policies Represent a Turning Point for the Nation (STL.News) America - For Americans…

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US Financial Markets in 2025: A Year of Gains and Policy Shifts

US Financial Markets in 2025: A Year of Gains, Policy Shifts, and a Cautious Look Ahead to 2026…

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US Financial Markets Prepare for Holiday Trading Week

US Financial Markets Prepare for Holiday Trading Week as Christmas Nears (STL.News) US Financial Markets - As Christmas…

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US and Global Markets Close a Pivotal Week as 2026 Approaches

US and Global Markets Close a Pivotal Week as 2026 Comes Into Focus Weekly Financial Market Review for…

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Wall Street Ends the Week in Rally Mode – Dec. 19, 2025

Wall Street - Navigating the 2025 Market Horizon: A Comprehensive Review of Today’s Rally and the Weekly Financial…

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