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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Top Electrical Code Violations Small Businesses Should Avoid

Minor electrical code infractions may close your doors, destroy equipment, and raise insurance issues. The majority of problems…

St. Louis Restaurant Review Launches Restaurant Stock Index

Stock Market Innovation: St. Louis Restaurant Review Launches Restaurant Stock Index (RSI) The Restaurant Stock Index (RSI) launches…

Update: Iran Talks Stall as Ceasefire Holds Under Pressure and Tensions Rise

Negotiations with Iran have stalled with no active talks currently underway. A fragile ceasefire remains in place as…

Iran War Update: Peace Talks Stall as Ceasefire Struggles to Hold – April 2026

Peace negotiations with Iran have stalled as tensions remain high despite an ongoing ceasefire. Disputes over military activity…

U.S. Stock Market Today: Markets Surge to New Highs on April 22, 2026

U.S. Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks surged to fresh highs on April 22, 2026, driven by strong…

Overseas Overnight Trading for Thursday, April 23, 2026

Overseas Overnight Trading: Oil Surge Pressures Global Markets as Risk Sentiment Turns Defensive Global markets turned cautious overnight…

Stock Market Today – Market Close – Wednesday, April 22, 2026

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday as investor sentiment improved on easing geopolitical tensions and strong earnings momentum. The…

Stock Market Today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday as investors reacted to easing geopolitical tensions and strong earnings momentum. The Dow,…

Restaurant Traffic Collapse Threatens Local Favorites

Restaurant Traffic Collapse Threatens Local Favorites as Economic Pressure Mounts Local restaurants are experiencing a sharp decline in…

NATO Missile Interceptions in March Raise New Questions as Iran Conflict Intensifies

NATO intercepted multiple missiles tied to the Iran conflict throughout March 2026, signaling rising global risk. The alliance…

Perfogro Ltd Tells How to Use Analytics to Drive Smarter Digital Campaigns

(STL.News) Did you know that most digital campaigns are not missing budget or creative talent? They are actually…

Yolo Casino Review 2026: VIP Traps, Withdrawal Delays & KYC Walls

(STL.News) So a friend kept telling me about Yolo casino. He said the team behind Sportsbet.io had launched…

America’s Data Center Dilemma: Communities Push Back While Demand Surges

Americans are pushing back against data centers even as they demand faster, always-on digital services. Rising electricity concerns…

How Conversational AI is Making Video Game Characters Feel More Human

(STL.News) For decades, video games have tried to create worlds that feel alive. Graphics improved, environments became massive,…

Overseas Overnight Trading Shows Cautious Optimism as Global Markets React to Iran Ceasefire Developments

Global markets traded cautiously overnight as investors weighed geopolitical risks and economic signals. Asian markets delivered mixed results…