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. Financial Markets Display Resilience Following Military Strikes

U.S. Financial Markets Display Resilience Following Military Strikes on Iran ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Financial Markets - On…

Iran’s 40-Year Reign of Terror in the Middle East

Iran’s 40-Year Reign of Terror in the Middle East: Have U.S. Presidents Failed to Hold Them Accountable? ST.…

Iran’s Leadership Stands in Defiance of Global Norms (Ayatollah Ali Khamenei)

Iran’s Leadership Stands in Defiance of Global Norms—At the Expense of Its People (STL.News) – The Islamic Republic…

Fascia & Soffit Repair in St. Louis: What Homeowners Need to Know

Fascia & Soffit Repair in St. Louis: What Homeowners Need to Know - Read to Learn More. (STL.News)…

President Trump’s Approach to Iran Brings Clarity and Strength

Amid Political Misinformation, President Trump’s Approach to Iran Brings Clarity and Strength to U.S. Foreign Policy ST. LOUIS,…

Markets React Sharply After U.S. Strike on Iran

Markets React Sharply After U.S. Strike on Iran: Dollar Surges, Oil Spikes, Gold Climbs ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

UN – Democratic Party Seek to Restrain U.S. Military Power

UN and Democratic Party Seek to Restrain U.S. Military Power—But Where Was Their Leadership Before Now? WASHINGTON, D.C.…

Political Justifications Behind U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

Political Justifications Behind U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities - Based on Common Sense and Certainly Legal Authority…

America’s Political Division: A Growing Threat to Global Stability

America’s Political Division: A Growing Threat to Global Stability, Creating Potential Threats to America ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Iran’s Threats of Retaliation – Strategic Power or Fear-Mongering

Iran’s Threats of Retaliation: Strategic Power or More of the Same Fear-Mongering? (STL.News) In the wake of rising…

Documented Lies – Misleading Claims Against Trump

Fact Check: Documented Lies and Misleading Claims Used Against President Trump ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – In the…

Iran Responds to U.S. Airstrikes on Nuclear Facilities

Iran Responds to U.S. Airstrikes on Nuclear Facilities with Defiance and Threats of Retaliation TEHRAN / WASHINGTON (STL.News)…

After U.S. Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites, What Happens Next?

After U.S. Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites, What Happens Next?  Iranian Retaliation is Imminent, but in what form? (STL.News)…

Stock Market Indexes Show Mixed Technical Signals

U.S. Stock Market Indexes Show Mixed Technical Signals as Bulls and Bears Battle for Control ST. LOUIS, MO…

U.S. Dollar Struggles in 2025 – June 21, 2025

U.S. Dollar Struggles in 2025: Is a Rebound Coming or Is the Trend Still Bearish? ST. LOUIS, MO…