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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Global Markets: Asian Tech Recovers as Oil Cools

Global Markets - Asian equities surged in overnight trading as investors bought the dip in semiconductor and artificial…

What User Reviews Can Reveal About Learning Platform Effectiveness

(STL.News) Buyers rarely see daily platform behavior in polished brochures. User reviews fill that gap by showing how…

How Long Do SSI and SSDI Benefits Actually Last?

(STL.News) Millions of Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to have…

Inside the Massive Tech Boom of Legal US Sweepstakes and Online Slots

(STL.News) The American Gaming Association's February release landed with a figure that would have seemed implausible five years…

Missouri Cyclospora Outbreak: Cases Surge to 216

A rapid spike in Cyclospora infections across Missouri has health officials on high alert. Cases of the intestinal…

US-Iran War Escalates: Strikes Resume as Oil Hits $90

US-Iran War - After a brief Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding in June 2026, the United States and Iran…

How Managed IT Providers Can Help Enterprises Escape Tool Sprawl

(STL.News) A tool earns its place when it removes work. Yet many enterprise IT estates now contain products…

Tech Stocks Tumble, Oil Spikes Past $90 Amid Market Rout

Tech Stock Tumble - Global stock markets faced massive overnight liquidation as Brent crude oil surged past $90…

2026 World Cup Final: Spain Defeats Argentina to Claim Global Soccer Crown

World Cup Final - Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup title in a thrilling 1-0 extra-time victory…

Missouri AG Orders St. Charles Contractor to Repay $257K

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a major victory for consumer rights, obtaining a court order requiring…

U.S. Strikes Iran for 9th Night After Troop Fatalities

The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified significantly after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed its…

Stevie’s Jailhouse Kitchen: St. Louis Restaurant Success

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 19, 2026 (STL.News) Stevie Gilliam, a former inmate who served eight years on…

St. Louis Vacant Home Collapse Triggers Emergency Demolition

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 19, 2026 (STL.News) A structural collapse in a residential neighborhood triggers an immediate…

Why U.S. Grocery Sales Are Dropping: Inflation & Debt

U.S. Grocery Sales - A landmark economic shift is taking place across American supermarkets as prolonged, multi-year inflation,…

U.S. Home Foreclosures Climb in First Half of 2026 as Market Normalizes

A recent market report reveals that U.S. home foreclosure filings reached 227,548 in the first half of 2026,…