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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How Long Do CBD Gummies Last? Understanding Their Effects and Duration

(STL.News) CBD gummies have quickly become a preferred way to take cannabidiol.  Their appeal lies in their simplicity,…

Global Markets React to Rising Tensions – June 17, 2025

Global Markets React to Rising Tensions and Central Bank Caution: Overseas Trading Summary - June 17, 2025 ST.…

The Dark Side of Illegal Hiring – Some Employers Exploit

The Dark Side of Illegal Hiring: How Some Employers Exploit Undocumented Immigrants for Cheap Labor ST. LOUIS, MO…

U.S. Dollar Faces Critical Technical Crossroads

U.S. Dollar Faces Critical Technical Crossroads Amid Fed Policy, Global Tensions, and Shifting Investor Sentiment (STL.News) As the…

Global Financial Markets Show Resilience – June 16, 2025

Global Financial Markets Show Resilience Amid Geopolitical Tensions ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Global Financial Markets — As the…

Trump Speaks the Truth – Protesters Can’t Handle It

Trump Speaks the Truth — And America’s Violent Protesters Simply Can’t Handle It ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) —…

Protesters Drive Nation Into Chaos

Protesters Drive Nation Into Chaos: Violent "No Kings" Demonstrations Leave America Shaken ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — This…

Exterior Experience Offers Cedar Lumber on a Wholesale Basis

Exterior Experience Expands Operations with Sawmill Purchase to Deliver Superior Eastern Red Cedar Lumber in St. Louis Region…

U.S. Army Marks 250th Anniversary with Historic Parade

U.S. Army Marks 250th Anniversary with Historic Parade in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) — In a grand…

Weekly News Update Ending June 14, 2025

Weekly News Update - A Tumultuous Week - Major Global and U.S. News Events Reshape Political, Economic, and…

U.S. Financial Markets Tumble – Friday, June 13, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Tumble Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Price Surge ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Financial Markets —…

Tasty Bowl to Open the Most Technolical Advanced Restaurant

Tasty Bowl in O’Fallon, Illinois, to Open Next Week: Combining Robotics and Authentic Asian Cuisine for a Cutting-Edge…

Missouri – Top 10 Longest Prison Sentences – Assault Felons

Missouri Among Top 10 U.S. States That Hand Out the Longest Prison Sentences for Assault Felons (STL.News) A…

Global Financial Markets Tumble Amid Middle East Tensions

Global Financial Markets Tumble Amid Middle East Tensions — Oil and Gold Surge as Investors Seek Safety (STL.News)…

How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Real Estate

(STL.News) The real estate world isn’t what it used to be. Traditional property sales, long paperwork trails, and endless…