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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President Trump Praised Worldwide for Peace Deal

President Trump Praised Worldwide for Historic Middle East Peace Deal A Bold Step Toward Peace in the Middle…

US Stock Markets Rebound Strongly as Trade Tensions Ease

US Stock Markets Rebound Strongly as Trade Tensions Ease and Investor Confidence Returns A Resilient Start to the…

U.S.–China Trade Negotiations at a Crossroads

U.S.–China Trade Negotiations at a Crossroads: Tariff Threats, Rare Earth Tensions, and the Future of Global Commerce Introduction:…

Ferguson Brewing Company Announces Closure

Ferguson Brewing Company Announces Closure After 15 Years — A Legacy of Resilience and Community Spirit in Ferguson,…

St Louis County Rolls Out Naloxone Vending Machines

St Louis County Rolls Out Naloxone Vending Machines in Bold Move to Save Lives A Life-Saving Initiative Across…

The Chicago Stock Exchange

The Chicago Stock Exchange: A Historic Institution Reinvented as NYSE Chicago in the Modern Financial Era CHICAGO, IL…

US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day 2025

US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day 2025, While Bond Markets Close for the Holiday (STL.News) US Stock…

How To Approach Joker Slot Games For Maximum Fun

  (STL.News) For years, slot games have been a popular choice among players. Of the many options available,…

Failed Leadership, and Misuse of Law for Political Gain

Failed Leadership - Democratic leaders have already lost public trust. (STL.News) Failed Leadership - Across the country, a…

Global Headlines Dominate – Tariff Shock and Layoffs

Global Headlines Dominate as U.S. Faces Tariff Shock, Federal Layoffs, and Rising Economic Anxiety A turbulent week for…

US and Global Markets Recoil on Tariff Fears

US and Global Markets Recoil on Tariff Fears: Weekly Rally Reversed by Trade Tensions Introduction: A Week of…

US Administration Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud

US Administration Cracks Down on Marriage Fraud: A Warning to Violators and Complicit Attorneys A Renewed Focus on…

Trump Achieves Historic Israel–Hamas Peace Deal

Trump Achieves Historic Israel–Hamas Peace Deal: A Breakthrough Decades in the Making WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) In one of…

Global Markets Pause as Investors Eye Shutdown Risks

Global Markets Pause as Investors Eye Shutdown Risks and Policy Shifts — U.S. Closes Lower, Asia Weakens, Futures…

Global Markets Mixed Overnight – Oct. 9, 2025

Global Markets Mixed Overnight as Japan Hits Record High and Oil Retreats (STL.News) Global Markets - Global markets…