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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Megaways vs. Arcade Slots: What’s the Difference?

August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Open a large slot library today, and two games can share the word "slot"…

ADP Reports Rebound in U.S. Private-Sector Hiring

ROSELAND, NJ - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. private-sector hiring showed its first improvement after seven consecutive weeks…

Grassi’s Earns Featured Restaurant Recognition

FRONTENAC, MO - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Grassi's Ristorante & Deli (GRD), a longtime St. Louis-area Italian restaurant…

Global Markets Slide as Oil and Bond Yields Surge

ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Global Markets - Global financial markets came under renewed pressure Tuesday as investors faced…

Stock Market Trading Summary, Monday, August 17th, 2026

NEW YORK - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. Stock Market - U.S. stocks finished lower Monday as Wall…

Kroger to Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit

ATLANTA, GA - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) The Kroger Co. has agreed to pay $75,000 and implement workplace…

Embecta Investors Face Class Action Deadline

NEW YORK - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Investors in Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ: EMBC) face a Monday deadline to…

Top 4 Used Cooking Oil Pickup and Recycling Companies in Georgia

GEORGIA - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Georgia's food service industry runs around the clock. From Atlanta's sprawling dining…

Cogent Communications Faces Securities Class Action

WASHINGTON, DC - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Cogent Communications Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) is facing a securities fraud…

Criteo Faces Investor Investigations After Stock Drop

NEW YORK, August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) is facing multiple shareholder investigations after the advertising…

Smartsheet Sellers Face October 5 Class Action Deadline

BELLEVUE, WA - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Investors who sold Smartsheet Inc. shares during a four-month period in…

Trump Urges Iran to ‘Wave White Flag’ as 60-Day Deal Expires

Washington, DC - August 2026 (STL.News) US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to raise the "white flag…

Overseas Markets Rise as Fed Bets Ease, Oil Risks Remain

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas stock markets opened the week with…

Trump Orders Pentagon – Scale Back South Korea Military Drills

WASHINGTON, DC - August 17, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint South Korea military…

State of Publication 2026: STL.News Enters Its Second Decade

ST. LOUIS, MO — August 17, 2026 (STL.News) STL.News has entered its second decade of independent digital publishing…