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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2025 Commodity Market Outlook: The Most Watched Sectors

2025 Commodity Market Outlook: The Most Watched Sectors in a Volatile Global Economy Introduction: Commodities Regain Global Focus…

Trump Is Right Not to Trust State and City Leaders

Trump Is Right Not to Trust State and City Leaders Who Mismanaged Public Funds The National Debate: Money…

Missouri Faces Federal Shutdown Fallout

Missouri Faces Federal Shutdown Fallout: How the Stalemate in Washington Impacts the Show-Me State ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Portland Unrest: Violence, Hypocrisy, and the Erosion

Portland Unrest: Violence, Hypocrisy, and the Erosion of True Activism PORTLAND, OR (STL.News) The streets of Portland are…

Political Turmoil Deepens: A Comprehensive Review

Political Turmoil Deepens: A Comprehensive Review of This Week’s Shifting U.S. and Global Political Landscape ST. LOUIS, MO…

Wall Street Ends the Week With New Highs – Oct. 3, 2025

Wall Street Ends the Week With New Highs Amid Tech Volatility and Oil Decline ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Mario’s Cafe in O’Fallon, MO Expands Online Ordering

Mario’s Café in O’Fallon Expands with Multiple Online Ordering Platforms, Including eOrderSTL. O’FALLON, MO (STL.News) Mario’s Café, a…

Trump’s Vision: Cutting Costs and Modernizing Technology

Trump’s Vision: Cutting Costs and Modernizing Technology to Deliver a Faster, Leaner, More Effective Government ST. LOUIS, MO…

Overseas Overnight Trading Wrap – Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Overseas Overnight Trading Wrap for Friday, October 3, 2025, and a Summary of the Week’s Global Market Activity…

5G’s Role in Mobile Game Retention: Why 2025’s Hits Keep Players Coming Back

(STL.News) Stable, high-speed connections are no longer a luxury – they are a baseline expectation. For millions of…

Why Should Illegal Immigrants Receive Healthcare Benefits

Editorial: Why Should Illegal Immigrants Receive Healthcare Benefits While American Citizens Struggle? ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) The debate…

US Stocks Close Higher on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2025

U.S. Stocks Close Higher as Tech Strength and Easier-Rate Hopes Offset Shutdown Noise ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) US…

Dos Primos – O’Fallon, MO Launches eOrderSTL

Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant in O’Fallon Launches eOrderSTL as Featured Online Ordering Platform, Adds Major Delivery Services. ST.…

Clarification: Missouri Governor’s National Guard Support

Clarification: Missouri Governor’s National Guard Support Strengthens Trump’s National Action Plan ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) In response to…

Global Markets Steady as Tech – Commodities Lead – Oct. 2, 2025

Global Markets Steady as Tech and Commodities Lead Overnight Gains – October 2, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…