Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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St. Louis Media Launches Web Hosting STL

New St. Louis-based website offers WordPress hosting, website design, SEO services, digital marketing, online ordering solutions, and educational…

Global Stock Markets Weekly Update: Nov. 6, 2026

Global Stock Markets - Asian Technology Stocks Plunge, India Records Its Strongest Rally in Years, and European Markets…

Stock Market Weekly Update: November 6, 2026

Wall Street Ends Volatile Week Lower as Technology Shares Retreat, Midterm Election Results Reshape Expectations, and Strong Employment…

Casa Juarez Welcomes Guests for the Holiday Season

Casa Juarez Mexican Town in Maryland Heights invites St. Louis-area residents to celebrate the upcoming holidays with authentic…

St. Louis Police Drone Responds to First 911 Call

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 6, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has officially launched…

Six in ten Missouri adult vapers are daily users, the highest share of four states compared

(STL.News) In a 510 setup, the battery is the part people keep, and the cartridge is the part…

What Makes a Firearm Legally Defective?

(STL.News) A firearm is supposed to work safely every single time someone pulls the trigger. When a gun…

Global Stock Markets Today: November 5, 2026

Global Stock Markets - Asian semiconductor stocks plunge while Hong Kong and European equities advance as investors react…

St. Louis Police Drone Responds to First 911 Call

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 5, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) reached a significant…

Stock Market Today: Global Markets Rebound

Overseas Overnight Trading Report | November 4, 2026 ST. LOUIS, MO - November 4, 2026 (STL.News) Global financial…

Democrats Win Congress: What Comes Next for Trump?

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 4, 2026 (STL.News) American voters have delivered a major political shift in the November…

Brighter Side of Blue Revisits SLMPD’s SCAT Unit

New historical feature explores the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Street Corner Apprehension Team and its place in…

How to Make an Ordinary Weekend Feel More Special

(STL.News) There's something wonderful about the arrival of the weekend. After several days of work and busy schedules,…

Trump Announces End to $4 Billion in Israel Aid

President Donald Trump says the United States will stop providing billions in annual military assistance to Israel by…

St. Louis Man Gets 8 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking

Federal investigation uncovered repeated methamphetamine and fentanyl sales to an undercover ATF agent, ending in an arrest in…