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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Wall Street Holds Steady Amid Shutdown Fears

Wall Street Holds Steady Amid Shutdown Fears, Consumer Weakness, and Earnings Surprises ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Wall Street…

US Government Shutdown Looms

Government Shutdown Looms as Partisan Gridlock Puts Federal Operations at Risk A Nation Awaits a Decision in Washington…

Washington, DC Gripped by Serious Political Debates

Washington, DC, is Gripped by Serious Political Debates as Power Struggles Intensify WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) The nation’s capital…

Overseas Overnight Trading – Sept. 30, 2025

Overseas Overnight Trading Summary – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Overseas Overnight Trading - As…

Scaling Success: How Local Businesses Grow and Thrive

(STL.News) Business expansion is transforming communities as companies tap into local opportunities to grow and meet rising demand.…

Best 25 devices/products to remove stress and anxiety (the #1 will surprise you)

(STL.News) Stress can sneak up at the worst times, leaving people searching for real solutions that fit busy…

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe – One of The Best Thai Restaurants

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe in Valley Park: One of the Best Thai Restaurants in the St. Louis Region…

Overseas Overnight Trading – Sept. 29, 2025

Overseas Overnight Trading for Monday, September 29, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Overseas Overnight Trading - Global financial…

Mario’s Cafe

Mario's Cafe, 107 O'Fallon Plaza, O'Fallon, MO, boasts a 4.9 Star Google Rating. (STL.News) Mario's Cafe, located at…

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant – O’Fallon, MO

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant, located at 624 North Main Street, O'Fallon, Missouri, has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine…

St Louis Business News – Weekly Spotlight

St Louis Publicly Traded Companies in the Spotlight: Boeing, Ameren, and Emerson Make Headlines This Week ST. LOUIS,…

Political Chaos in Washington DC – Future of America

Political Chaos in Washington DC: Fear, Rhetoric, and the Future of American Democracy WASHINGTON DC (STL.News) This past…

US Commodities Markets Weekly Summary – Sept. 26, 2025

US Commodities Markets: Weekly Summary and Outlook ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) The US commodities markets closed another eventful…

US Dollar Index Eases Friday – Retains Weekly Strength

US Dollar Index Eases Friday but Retains Weekly Strength ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)  The US Dollar Index (DXY)…

Wall Street Ends the Week on Positive – Sept. 26, 2025

Wall Street Ends the Week on a Positive Note as Markets Balance Rate Cuts, Strong Data, and Tariff…