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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Iran Economy Strained as Hormuz Oil Flows Plunge

TEHRAN, Iran - August 28, 2026 (STL.News) Iran faces intensifying economic pressure six months into its conflict with…

How to Attract More Guests to Your Vacation Rental

August 28, 2026 (STL.News) The vacation rental market has experienced explosive growth, transforming from a niche alternative into a…

Miss Sheri’s Cafeteria Closing After 54 Years

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - August 28, 2026 (STL.News) Miss Sheri’s Cafeteria, a longtime south St. Louis County…

Overseas Markets End Week Mixed – Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 28, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas financial markets finished the overnight session…

SEC Charges 38 Firms Over Alleged False Filings

WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged 38 entities with…

Merchant Cash Advances Can Trap Small Businesses

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) Merchant Cash Advances - For a small business facing a…

The Cost of Garden Patio Paving in Dublin Vs the USA

August 27, 2026 (STL.News) When planning a garden patio project, understanding the financial implications is crucial for homeowners…

Asian Markets Mixed as Nvidia Lifts Tech Shares

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) Global Markets - Overseas markets delivered a mixed performance overnight…

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe Rating Climbs to 4.87

VALLEY PARK, MO - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe has reached another milestone in its…

HDFC Bank Faces Securities Fraud Class Action

NEW YORK - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB), one of India’s largest private-sector banks,…

Police Recover Stolen Property in South St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis police are attempting to reunite residents with stolen…

St. Louis Reentry Debate Returns 150 Years Later

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 27, 2026 (STL.News) One hundred and fifty years after St. Louis City separated…

New Becky Thatcher Riverboat Arrives in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 26, 2026 (STL.News) A familiar name has returned to the Mississippi River as…

Chicago Restaurant Review Adds First Customer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago Restaurant Review welcomes Kings on Canal in Lemont, Illinois, as its first restaurant customer,…

SLPS Proposes Closing and Repurposing 12 Schools

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 26, 2026 (STL.News) - St. Louis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myra M. Berry…