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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8 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

(STL.News) Many homeowners look for practical ways to cut energy use without turning daily life upside down. Small…

PDF Editors for Business: Boost Productivity and Collaboration

(STL.News) When it comes to business these days, document management is one of the things that's responsible for…

Rising Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia Border

Rising Tensions on the Thailand–Cambodia Border Expose Deep-Rooted Regional Fault Lines (STL.News) Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have…

Why the United States Is Escalating Pressure on Venezuela

Why the United States Is Escalating Pressure on Venezuela: Sanctions, Security, and Strategic Interests (STL.News) Tensions between the…

Beautiful Historic Newman Brothers Building in Joplin, MO

How Joplin Lost Hundreds of Jobs While the Newman Brothers Building Was Saved: The Untold Story Behind a…

A Comprehensive Employer Guide to Overtime Compliance

Comprehensive Employer Guide - An in-depth framework to help businesses meet federal standards, avoid penalties, and maintain fair…

Do High Minimum Wages Hurt the Economy?

Do High Minimum Wages Hurt the Economy? Many Economists Say the Free Market Should Decide Pay (STL.News) As…

US Financial Markets End a Volatile Week – Dec. 12, 2025

US Financial Markets End a Volatile Week Mixed as Tech Slumps but Broader Market Strength Holds (STL.News) US…

Wall Street Retreats as Tech Losses Weigh – Dec. 12, 2025

Wall Street Retreats as Tech Losses Weigh on Indexes: U.S. Markets Pull Back to End the Week (STL.News)…

Zapp Noodle Thai in O’Fallon, IL to Open on Sunday’s

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, to Begin Opening Sundays on December 14, 2025 — Now Offering…

Why Small Businesses Must Prioritize Accounting

Why Small Businesses Must Prioritize Accounting Now More Than Ever: Rising Costs, Tightening Margins, and the Critical Role…

Missouri Minimum Wage Rising to $15 Per Hour – Jan. 1, 2026

Missouri Minimum Wage Rising to $15 on January 1, 2026; Tipped Wage Increasing to $7.50; Small-Business Exemptions and…

Overseas Markets Gain Momentum – Dec. 12, 2025

Overseas Markets Gain Momentum: Global Equities Rise on Friday, December 12, 2025, Capping a Positive Week for International…

El Maguey on Olive Blvd in Chesterfield – New Bar

El Maguey on Olive Blvd in Chesterfield Nears 30 Years of Serving the Community and Announces the Addition…

What Independent Medical Assessments Add To Injury Reviews

(STL.News) When an individual sustains an injury, be it following a workplace incident, a motor vehicle accident, or…