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. Markets Climb on Fed Optimism – June 26, 2025

U.S. Markets Climb on Fed Optimism and Geopolitical Easing – Wall Street Edges Toward Record Highs ST. LOUIS,…

St Louis’s Full Potential: Compelling Case – City-County Unification

Unlocking St Louis's Full Potential: The Compelling Case for City-County Unification ST LOUIS, MO (STL.News) City-County Unification –…

St Louis Faces Public Safety Backlash

St Louis Faces Public Safety Backlash After Tornado Sirens and Boil Water Alerts Fail to Reach Many Residents…

U.S. Financial Markets Pause Near Record Highs – June 25, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Pause Near Record Highs as Geopolitical Tensions Ease and Fed Signals Rate Cut Potential ST.…

St Louis Restaurant Review – Restaurants with Wikipedia Page

St Louis Restaurant Review Publishes: “St. Louis Restaurants That Earned Their Place in History and on Wikipedia” ST.…

Overseas Financial Markets React Positively to Israel-Iran Ceasefire

Overseas Financial Markets React Positively to Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Cooling Geopolitical Tensions ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — Global…

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between Iran and Israel Amid Warnings

Fragile Ceasefire Holds Between Iran and Israel Amid Warnings, Wounds, and Global Concern (STL.News) After nearly two weeks…

Reviews Of Canadian Online Casinos Are Your First Line Of Defense Against Scams 

(STL.News) Since it was legalized, online gambling has been thriving in Canada, bringing in billions of dollars.  It…

The Walk-Away King: How One Smart Player Beat The Odds At Zoome Casino

(STL.News) In the ever-evolving world of online gaming, it’s easy to be dazzled by tales of high-rolling bets…

Exploring Niche Games at Cloudbet Casino

Exploring Niche Games at Cloudbet Casino: A Deep Dive for Curious Players (STL.News) Most online casinos stick to…

U.S. Financial Markets Rally – Ceasefire Optimism – June 24, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Rally on Ceasefire Optimism and Stable Fed Messaging – June 24, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO…

Iran – Israel Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefire Agreement

Iran and Israel Accuse Each Other of Violating Ceasefire Agreement – Conflict Resumes in the Middle East ST.…

Global Markets Surge Overnight on Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Global Markets Surge Overnight on Iran-Israel Ceasefire and Oil Price Collapse ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Global Markets —…

U.S. Bombing of Iran Sparks Targeted Market Reactions

U.S. Bombing of Iran Sparks Targeted Market Reactions as Defense and Energy Stocks Rally ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Trump Accused of “Unprovoked” Attack?

Trump Accused of “Unprovoked” Attack—But Hasn’t Iran Provoked the World for 40 Years? ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) —…