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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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

3 Zapp Bar Opened in O’Fallon, IL, with Happy Hour and More

3 Zapp Bar Opens in O’Fallon, Illinois, with Happy Hour and Military Discount (STL.News) O’Fallon, Illinois, continues to…

How to Plan a Visit to Pigeon Forge

(STL.News) Ever planned a trip thinking it would be simple, only to realize halfway through that the logistics…

Getting Ready for Pigeon Forge: What to Know

(STL.News) Ever tried packing for a mountain getaway and realized halfway through that your suitcase looks like it…