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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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why “Opening the Strait” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has quickly become one of the most misunderstood geopolitical flashpoints in the world…

U.S. Financial Markets Close Higher on Monday, April 6, 2026

U.S. Financial Markets Close Higher as Investors Balance Caution and Momentum U.S. stocks ended Monday higher, with investors…

Stone Hill Excavation LLC, and Split Rock Sand & Gravel Violatations

US Department of Labor files suit alleging South Dakota construction company, Stone Hill Excavation LLC, and its successor…

Nate’s Coffee & Cocktails Paid $85K in Back Wages

US Department of Labor recovers $85K in back wages for 36 workers after investigation finds tip pool violations…

Treasury Department Designates BNY as Financial Agent

Treasury Department Designates BNY as Financial Agent to Support New Trump Accounts Program WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) The U.S. Department…

St. Louis Political Structure Under Scrutiny: Has Decades of Leadership Led to Decline?

St. Louis political leadership structure is under renewed scrutiny amid rising crime and ongoing city challenges. Critics point…

How Ai Knowledge Management Enhances Business Intelligence?

(STL.News) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence (BI) have become indispensable tools for organizations seeking to harness data…

Violent Easter Weekend in St. Louis Raises Serious Questions

Violent Easter Weekend in St. Louis Raises Serious Questions About Leadership The violent Easter weekend in St. Louis…

Overseas Overnight Trading Shows Fragile Stability – 4-6-2026

Overseas Overnight Trading Shows Fragile Stability as Oil Volatility Dominates Global Markets Global markets opened the week navigating…

Local Mexican Restaurant Group Launches Online Ordering

St. Louis Mexican Restaurant Group Launches Online Ordering Across Multiple Locations St. Louis Mexican Restaurant Group announces the…

End in Sight? Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Could Wrap Up Within Weeks

The Iran conflict may be approaching a turning point as President Trump signals it could end within weeks.…

Global Markets Shock: Overnight Trading Surges as Oil Chaos Sparks Volatility

Overseas overnight trading surged with volatility as oil prices and geopolitical risks shook global markets. Asian and European…

Stango Cuisine Joins the Vegan Chef Challenge in Champaign, IL

Stango Cuisine Joins the Vegan Chef Challenge in Champaign — A Must-Try Experience for Food Lovers Stango Cuisine…

PWHL Update: Playoff Race Intensifies for Competing Teams

Headline: PWHL Playoff Race Heats Up in Critical Week Ahead As the Premier Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) approaches…

Is Ukraine on the brink of joining the Middle East conflict? | Discussing This Issue

Ukraine's Potential Involvement in Middle East Conflict Raises Concerns As tensions rise in the Middle East, discussions have…