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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Nico’s Tacos – St. Peter’s, MO

Nico's Tacos offers authentic Mexican cuisine in St. Peter's, Missouri.  It is available for dine-in at Scrambled Eggs…

Simply Thai in Florissant, MO, Adds Uber Eats to it Lineup

Simply Thai in Florissant Expands Its Online Ordering Network With the Addition of Uber Eats Florissant, MO (STL.News)…

U.S. Dollar Index 2025: A Year of Volatility

US Dollar Index 2025: A Year of Volatility, Shifting Expectations, and the Battle for Economic Confidence (STL.News) U.S.…

St Louis Restaurant Review Launches Website – eOrderSTL

St. Louis Restaurant Review Launches New Website to Strengthen eOrderSTL Brand Marketing and Support Local Restaurants ST. LOUIS,…

US Markets Finish the Week Positive – Dec. 6, 2025

US Markets Finish the Week on a Positive Note as Investors Embrace Cooling Inflation and Renewed Confidence Friday’s…

Global Markets Steady Overnight as Investors Close Out a Volatile Week

Global Markets Steady Overnight as Investors Close Out a Volatile Week: Friday, December 5, 2025 (STL.News) Global Markets…

Overseas Markets Turn Cautious – Nov. 4, 2025

Overseas Markets Turn Cautious as Global Risk Appetite Pulls Back – Thursday, November 4, 2025 (STL.News) Overseas Markets…

The Politics of Demonization

The Politics of Demonization: Why Democrats Oppose Trump at Every Turn and the Risks It Poses to America’s…

Overseas Markets Offer Mixed Signals – Dec. 3, 2025

Overseas Markets Offer Mixed Signals Ahead of U.S. Trading – Global Investors Navigate Caution on December 3, 2025…

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant – St. Peter’s – New Location

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant Opens New Location in St. Peters, Missouri, Adds Dinner Service and Expands Online-Ordering Options ST.…

US Markets Rebound – Hopes for a Dec. Rate Cut

(STL.News) US Markets - US financial markets closed higher on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as investors regained optimism…

“White House Wire” Launches to Correct Fake News

“White House Wire” Launches to Correct Fake News, Restore Public Trust, and Keep the Record Straight WASHINGTON, D.C.…

MAIN STREET vs. THE FEDERAL RESERVE

Part 1: A Nation Divided by Data — Why the Fed Calls It “Cooling” While Main Street Calls…

Federal Reserve Injects $13.5 Billion Into U.S. Banks

Breaking News - Federal Reserve Quietly Injects $13.5 Billion Into U.S. Banks: What It Means for the Economy,…

US Markets Retreat as December 2025 Opens

US Markets Retreat as December Opens With Cautious Trading (STL.News) US Markets - As U.S. financial markets opened…