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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US Stock Market Ends Mixed on Jan. 16, 2026

US Stock Market Ends Mixed After Volatile Week Investors Weigh Earnings, Inflation Signals, and Federal Reserve Policy By…

Kalender & Associates LLC – American Family Insurance

The American Family Insurance agency for Kirkwood, MO, is Kalender & Associates, LLC at 734 N Harrison Avenue,…

Global Markets Weekly Recap – Week Ending Jan. 16, 2026

Global Markets Weekly Recap: Dynamic Gains and Shifting Sentiment Overseas for the Week Ending January 16, 2026 Published…

Global Stock Markets Rally Overnight – Jan. 16, 2026

Global Stock Markets Rally Overnight as Tech Leads, Oil Climbs By Martin Smith - STL.News Business DeskJanuary 16,…

US Stock Markets Rebound on Thurs. Jan. 15, 2026

US Stock Markets Rebound as Investors Regain Confidence - Market Overview (STL.News) Stock Markets - US stock markets…

Global Markets Show Mixed Performance – Jan. 15, 2026

Global Markets Show Mixed Performance as Investors Weigh Geopolitical Shifts and Sector Rotation (STL.News) Global Markets - Financial…

How Mobile Apps Drive Accessibility and Engagement in the Social Gaming & iGaming Market

(STL.News) The global success of mobile-first platforms isn’t just about slick design or intuitive swipes. It’s about reach.…

Digital or Traditional? What is the Safest Way to Pay for iGaming and Why

(STL.News) If you’ve played even a single round of live roulette, blackjack, or any crash-style game, you already…

US Stock Markets Drift Lower on Wed. Jan. 14, 2026

US Stock Markets Drift Lower as Investors Weigh Inflation and Earnings (STL.News) US Stock Markets - US stock…

The Erosion of Accountability

The Erosion of Accountability: How a Culture of Non-Enforcement is Reshaping the American Identity (STL.News) Accountability - In…

Treasury Secretary Unleashes Crackdown on Minnesota Fraud

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Unleashes Comprehensive Crackdown on Minnesota Fraud Networks MINNEAPOLIS, MN (STL.News) In a move signaling…

Global Stock Markets Surge for Wed. Jan. 14, 2026

Global Stock Markets Surge Amid Election Speculation and Record Chinese Trade Surplus (STL.News) Global Stock Markets - The…

Short-Term Financial Needs Push Consumers Toward Cash Advance Alternatives

(STL.News) One unexpected expense can throw an entire budget off balance. A car repair cuts into grocery money.…

St. Louis Public Schools Downgraded to Provisional Status

St. Louis Public Schools Downgraded to Provisional Status: What Families Need to Know Now ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Tariff Powers

Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Tariff Powers: Legal and Economic Outlook for 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) The U.S.…