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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U.S. Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown

US Government Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown — Republicans Claim Victory for Fiscal Responsibility and Policy Restraint WASHINGTON, DC…

US Dollar Index Holds Below Key Threshold

US Dollar Index Holds Below Key Threshold Amid Fed Uncertainty and Soft Labor Data A Volatile Two Weeks…

ICE Enforcement – Chicago – Law, Order and Public Scrutiny

ICE Enforcement in Chicago: Balancing Law, Order, and Public Scrutiny CHICAGO, IL (STL.News) — Chicago has once again…

Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Tariff Powers

Supreme Court Weighs Trump’s Tariff Powers: A Decision That Could Redefine Presidential Authority and U.S. Trade Policy (STL.News)…

Global Markets Rally – US Shutdown Relief Eases – Nov. 12, 2025

Global Markets Rally as US Shutdown Relief Lifts Overnight Trading for November 12, 2025 (STL.News) Global Markets -…

Overseas Markets Round Up – Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Global Financial Markets Navigated a Complex Overnight Session for Tuesday, November 11, 1015 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Global…

Global Markets Rally As U.S. Shutdown Nears End – 11-10-2025

Global Markets Rally As U.S. Shutdown Nears End — Asia and Europe Join the Relief Wave (STL.News) Global…

Tentative Deal Reached to Reopen U.S. Government

Tentative Deal Reached to Reopen U.S. Government, But Hurdles Remain Before Full Approval (STL.News) After forty days of…

Ending the Cycle of Dysfunction – Congress Must Reform

Ending the Cycle of Dysfunction: Why Congress Must Reform Itself to Prevent Future Shutdowns (STL.News) Congress - Few…

Order from eOrderSTL – #1 Restaurant Online Ordering Platform

Order from eOrderSTL - A Restaurant Online Ordering Platform Featuring Highly-Rated Restaurants in the St. Louis, MO, Region.…

3 Zapp Bar Brings a Fresh Fusion of American – Thai Flavors

3 Zapp Bar Brings a Fresh Fusion of American and Thai Flavors to O’Fallon, Illinois A new dining…

Old St. Louis Chop Suey on Chippewa Street – St. Louis, MO

Old St. Louis Chop Suey – Authentic Chinese Cuisine in the Heart of St. Louis ST. LOUIS, MO…

Yummy Rice Noodle Launches Online Ordering with Third-Parties

Yummy Rice Noodle in University City Launches Online Ordering and Delivery Through eOrderSTL, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats…

The Secret to Restaurant Success – Menu Pricing

The Secret to Restaurant Success: How Menu Pricing, Food Cost Control, and Accounting Discipline Drive Real Profits (STL.News)…

US Government Shutdown – A Deepening Crisis

The 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown: A Deepening Political and Economic Crisis A Nation in Limbo (STL.News) Government Shutdown…