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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Overseas Markets Mixed as Oil Tops $100 – Sept. 9

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas stock markets delivered a mixed performance…

The Top 5 Leading Supplement Companies in Europe

(STL.News) The European health and wellness industry has grown significantly over the past decade, with the supplement market…

Brighter Side of Blue Features SLMPD Chief Tracy

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis-based podcast created by current and retired law…

US Destroys 5 Iranian Tankers as Iran Retaliates

WASHINGTON, DC - Sept. 9, 2026 (STL.News) The United States military destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers, including…

What You Should Know Before Replacing Your Roof

(STL.News) Your roof usually stays out of sight and out of mind until it starts costing a lot.…

Russian Extradited to the U.S. in Bank Fraud Scheme

ATLANTA, GA - September 8, 2026 (STL.News) A Russian national accused of helping run a sophisticated international cyberfraud…

St. Louis Woman Wins $100,000 on Dad’s Favorite Ticket

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 8, 2026 (STL.News) A Missouri Lottery player in St. Louis turned a family-inspired…

Overseas Markets Slide as Oil Nears $100 – Sept. 8

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 8, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas markets were broadly lower Tuesday as investors faced another…

WaFd Merger Draws Shareholder Investigation

NEW YORK - September 8, 2026 (STL.News) WaFd, Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD) is facing a shareholder-rights investigation following the…

GPGI Faces Securities Class Action Over Husky Deal

NEW YORK — Sept. 8, 2026 (STL.News) GPGI, Inc., formerly known as CompoSecure, Inc. (NYSE: GPGI; formerly NYSE:…

St. Louis Jury Commits Sexually Predator Herrell Birts

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 7, 2026 (STL.News) — A St. Louis jury has found a repeat sexual…

ICE Raid at Memphis Nightclub Leads to 121 Arrests

MEMPHIS, TN - September 7, 2026 (STL.News) A large-scale immigration enforcement operation at a Memphis nightclub resulted in…

AI and Automation Reshape Operations Across the Legal Industry

(STL.News) The legal industry has always been built around expertise. Clients hire lawyers because they need people who…

Motorcyclist Killed in Hazelwood, MO, Crash

HAZELWOOD, MO - September 7, 2026 (STL.News) A 45-year-old St. Louis man was killed late Sunday night when…

Fire Damages Buckingham Smokehouse in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MO - September 7, 2026 (STL.News) Buckingham Smokehouse - A Sunday morning fire damaged the pit area…