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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Financial Markets Open Cautiously – May 5, 2025

U.S. Financial Markets Open Cautiously on May 5 as Tariffs, Fed Policy, and Buffett News Stir Investor Sentiment…

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant

Scrambled Eggs Restaurant, 3350 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, MO, is an award-winning breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant. Scrambled…

Wonton King – #1 Top-Tier Choice for Chinese Catering

Wonton King in University City, MO: A Top-Tier Choice for Chinese Catering Services UNIVERSITY CITY, MO (STL.News) Chinese…

US Stock Market Surges in First Week of May 2025

U.S. Stock Market Surges in First Week of May 2025, Erasing April Losses (STL.News) Stock Market - The…

Trump Threatens Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status

Trump Threatens Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status: Spotlight on Bloated University Endowments and Rising Tuition Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) —…

Overseas Financial Markets Rally Overnight – 05-2-2025

Overseas Financial Markets Rally Overnight Amid Trade Talks and Tech Optimism (STL.News) – Global financial markets rallied overnight,…

Best Performing Stocks for 2025

Best Performing Stocks of 2025 So Far: A Look at This Year’s Market Leaders (STL.News) As we enter…

Global Financial Markets Mixed Results – 05-01-2025

Global Markets Show Mixed Results Amid Growth Concerns and Tech-Driven Optimism International Markets React to Economic Data, Central…

US-Ukraine Executes Minerals Deal

U.S. and Ukraine Finalize Strategic Minerals Deal to Boost Reconstruction and Economic Security WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) In a…

Wall Street Ends April 2025 on a Higher Note

Wall Street Ends April on a High Note as Dow and S&P 500 Extend Win Streaks Despite Economic…

Global Markets Tumble Overnight – 4-30-2025

Global Markets Tumble Overnight Amid Escalating Trade Tensions and Economic Anxiety (STL.News) Global Markets - Global financial markets…

Trumps Motivation: Defending American Jobs – Sovereignty

(STL.News) Donald Trumps ascent to the presidency was fueled by a populist message that resonated across America’s heartland—bringing…

Global Markets Tread Water – April 29, 2025

Global Markets Tread Water: Investors Brace for Earnings Barrage Amid Lingering Trade Clouds (April 29, 2025) (STL.News) Global…

U.S. Financial Markets Mixed – 04-28-2025

U.S. Financial Markets Mixed as Investors Await Key Economic Data: Technical and Fundamental Analysis (STL.News) The U.S. financial…

How Financial Markets Will React to New Trade Agreements

How the Financial Markets Are Likely to React as President Trump Settles New Trade Agreements (STL.News) — As…