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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Trump’s Accomplishments – First & Second Term

President Donald Trump's Key Accomplishments from His First Term and Second-Term Vision ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — As…

The Biggest Threat to the Future of St. Louis

The Biggest Threat to the Future of St. Louis: Crime, Decline, and Political Paralysis ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

The Coming Regret: Political Division Threatens Us All

The Coming Regret: How America’s Deep Political Division Threatens Us All ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — As political…

Guest Posts on STL.News – Excellent Marketing Strategy

Why Purchase Guest Posts on STL.News Is an Excellent Digital Marketing Strategy ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Guest Posts…

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Summary – June 20, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Summary: Cautious Calm Amid Global Uncertainty and Fed Watch ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) US…

The Human in the Loop Approach for Scalable Video Annotation

(STL.News) Machine learning models need large volumes of labeled data.  Yet, fully automating video annotation still leads to…

Stablecoins in International Trade: The Future of Global Settlements?

(STL.News) Global trade has always depended on efficient, trusted financial systems.  As technology evolves, a new contender is…

Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Continue to Rise

Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran Continue to Rise: A Simple Look at a Complex Conflict ST. LOUIS,…

Global Markets Mixed as Investors Weigh Central Bank Policies

Global Markets Mixed as Investors Weigh Central Bank Policies, Inflation, and Geopolitical Tensions - June 20, 2025 ST.…

Weaponizing the Courts with Political Lawsuits

Weaponizing the Courts: Political Lawsuits Are Costing Taxpayers and Weakening Democracy ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — The American…

Mastering the Art of Word Association in Contexto

(STL.News) The daily word puzzle phenomenon has captivated millions of players worldwide, with Contexto emerging as one of the…

Tasty Bowl, An Asian Restaurant Opens Fairview Heights, IL

Tasty Bowl Opens in Fairview Heights, Illinois, Introducing Robotic Dining, Sushi, Ramen, and a Modern Asian Experience O’FALLON,…

Jenny’s Diner: Chesterfield Classic Serving Up Heartfelt Breakfasts

Jenny's Diner: The Chesterfield Classic serves a heartfelt breakfast, which some call the best breakfast in Chesterfield, MO.…

Could Casino Expansion at NJ Racetracks Reshape Gambling in the State?

(STL.News) A new push out of Trenton could bring slot machines and table games to two racetracks in…

Best Feminized Seeds for Outdoor Growing: High Yields, Low Hassle

(STL.News) Growing cannabis outdoors is a rewarding experience.  It taps into the natural rhythm of the seasons and…