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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Exploring Culture and Cuisine: Inside Champaign’s Upcoming ‘Afro Taste and Tell’ Collaboration

Discover the flavors, music, and stories behind Champaign's upcoming "Afro Taste and Tell" event. Learn about the unique…

The Ultimate Guide to Press Release Distribution: Maximizing Visibility, SEO, and Media Reach

Press Release Distribution - Discover the strategic power of press release distribution in modern digital marketing and search…

Trump Administration Imposes New Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Over Forced Labor

The Trump administration has implemented new Section 301 tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 major U.S.…

House Springs Shooting Leaves Three Critically Injured, Including Suspected Shooter

HOUSE SPRINGS, MO - July 26, 2026 (STL.News) Recent local news coverage from the St. Louis region has…

Oil Tanker Explodes in Strait of Hormuz After Striking Naval Mine, Iranian Media Reports

STRAIT of HORMUZ - July 26, 2026 (STL.News) An oil tanker has reportedly exploded in the strategic Strait…

Chicago News: Mass Shooting in Humboldt Park Neighborhood

Chicago News: Mass Shooting in Humboldt Park Leaves Six Injured, Including Two in Critical Condition CHICAGO, IL -…

US Enforces Iran Naval Blockade: 12 Ships Diverted and Tankers Disabled

US - United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect,…

Warren Buffett’s Multibillion-Dollar Bet on Alphabet: Inside the Oracle’s Big Tech Pivot

Berkshire Hathaway’s multibillion-dollar accumulation of Alphabet shares marks a historic turning point for Warren Buffett, who spent decades…

Major Case Squad Activated After 16-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Cahokia Heights

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL - July 26, 2026 (STL.News) The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Intelligence has been…

Iran and Oman Advance Strait of Hormuz Talks as Maritime Security Hangs in the Balance

Iran reports progress in technical and political talks with Oman in Tehran, aimed at establishing operational mechanisms for…

Iran’s Advanced Missile Precision Stuns US Defense Networks

War in Iran - Recent military developments and intelligence assessments reveal a major shift in modern warfare as…

Iran War Update Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at 9:18 a.m.

Iran War Update - President Donald Trump stated that the United States is "locked and loaded" for potential…

Trump Delivers Combative Address at WH Correspondents’ Dinner: Watch Full Video

President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging, roughly hour-long address at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner at the…

Why Timely Accounting is the Ultimate Growth Engine for Small Business Owners

Timely accounting is much more than a compliance obligation or a year-end tax chore; it is the strategic…

Hidden Giants of the AI Boom: Why Micron Technology and Qualcomm Remain Deeply Undervalued

AI Boom - Micron - Qualcomm - While speculative capital chases high-flying data center darlings trading at triple-digit…