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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Tax Hikes Rise While Public Services Decline

Tax Hikes Rise While Public Services Decline: A Crisis of Mismanagement in U.S. Cities and Counties - Mismanagement…

America’s Infrastructure Crisis

America’s Infrastructure Crisis: Outdated Power Grid, Digital Divide, and Crumbling Roadways Demand Urgent Action (STL.News)—The United States stands…

Does St Louis Need State and Federal Intervention?

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America’s Outdated Power Grid

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U.S. Financial Markets Rebound Sharply Amid Trade Truce, Cooling Inflation, and AI Boom – Week Ending May 17,…

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St. Louis Reels from Catastrophic May 16 Storm: Elite Properties Roofing Mobilizes for Emergency Storm Damage Roof Repair…

Severe Storm Devastates St. Louis MO, May 16, 2025

Severe Storm Devastates St. Louis on May 16, 2025: Elite Properties Roofing Mobilizes Emergency Response Services ST. LOUIS,…

The VIX Index Reveals Market Sentiment – May 16, 2025

Wall Street's Fear Gauge Drops Sharply: What the VIX Index Reveals About Market Sentiment – May 16, 2025…

Global Financial Markets React Cautiously – May 16, 2025

Global Financial Markets React Cautiously to U.S.–China Tariff Truce – May 16, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Financial…

US Financial Markets Close Mixed on May 15, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Close Mixed on May 15, 2025, as Investors Weigh Earnings and Fed Commentary ST. LOUIS,…

Overnight Global Financial Market Reactions – May 15, 2025

The Overnight Global Financial Market Reactions for May 15, 2025 (STL.News) Financial Market - Global markets traded cautiously…

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Economic Headwinds Are Squeezing Restaurants - Those That Adapt Will Survive (STL.News) The industry's most significant challenge is…

Global Financial Markets Cool – May 14, 2025

Global Financial Markets Cool After Monday Rally Amid Trade Truce Optimism and Inflation Data (STL.News) Financial Markets -…

Overnight Financial Markets Stablize – May 13, 2025

Overnight Financial Markets Stabilize Following U.S.-China Trade Truce Surge ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Financial Markets — Global financial…

Future of AI: Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Life

The Future of AI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Life as We Know It ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…