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 Government Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist

Treasury and State Departments Designate Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) The US Department of…

The Great Fracturing: America’s Cities Become Battlegrounds

The Great Fracturing: America’s Cities Become Battlegrounds for a New Constitutional Cold War ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) The…

Iran at a Crossroads: Massive Uprising and Economic Collapse

Iran at a Crossroads: Massive Uprising and Economic Collapse Push Regime to the Brink (STL.News) A profound sense…

Asia Leads Global Market Rally Overnight – Jan. 13, 2026

Asia Leads Global Market Rally as Europe Trades Cautiously (STL.News) Overnight overseas trading delivered a powerful surge in…

Breaking Point – High Stakes of Political Rhetoric

The Breaking Point: Federal Enforcement, State Defiance, and the High Stakes of Political Rhetoric (STL.News) Political Rhetoric -…

Economic Tensions Flare as Trump Administration Deploys New Housing and Trade Measures

WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) As the second week of January 2026 unfolds, the American economic and geopolitical landscape is…

US Financial Markets End Higher on Jan. 12, 2026

US Financial Markets End Higher After Volatile Trading Session (STL.News) US Financial Markets - US financial markets navigated a…

Overseas Markets React to Global Uncertainty – 1-12-2026

Overseas Markets React to Global Uncertainty as Trading Opens Monday, January 12, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas…

Why Cedar Wood is Among Best Choice for Fences – Decks

Why Cedar Wood Is One of the Best Choices for Fences and Decks (STL.News) Cedar Wood - When…

Cedarsawmill.com Launches Online Store for Cedar Products

Cedarsawmill.com Launches to Deliver Premium Missouri Red Cedar to Builders and Homeowners ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)  CedarSawmill.com -…

Why Trump Wants Greenland: Strategy – Security – Global Positioning

(STL.News) When United States President Donald Trump publicly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, the reaction ranged from confusion…

World News Update: Saturday, January 10, 2026

(STL.News) World News - As the world enters the second full week of 2026, global events continue to…

US Markets Finish Strong on Jan. 9, 2026

US Markets Finish Strong on January 9, 2026, Capping a Solid Week of Gains (STL.News) US Markets -…

Overseas Markets Tread Cautiously – Jan. 9, 2026

Overseas Markets Tread Cautiously as Investors Weigh Global Risks Weekly Trading Recap Highlights Uncertainty and Selective Optimism (STL.News)…

Overseas Markets Drift Lower Ahead of Key U.S. Signals

By Martin Smith - Editor in ChiefJanuary 8, 2026Overseas Markets (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Global financial markets traded…