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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7 Structural Warning Signs In Used Containers

(STL.News) Used containers can be a smart and economical solution for your storage needs, on-site office, or conversion…

What to Expect the First Time You Hire a Car Shipping Company

(STL.News) First-time shipping a car can provoke anxiety. Moving a car long distances can be burdensome for many…

Top Five Habits That Separate Sharp Bettors

(STL.News) Most sports bettors operate on gut instinct, team loyalty, and a vague sense that they "know the…

How Technology Is Improving Access to Location-Based Search Results

(STL.News) Access to accurate, location-based information has become a key part of how people navigate daily decisions. Search…

How To Optimize Your Campaigns With Smart Amazon Ads Management 

(STL.News) Conducting Amazon ad campaigns is often a process of endless adjustments without evident improvements. You optimize keywords,…

US–Iran War Escalates as Naval Pressure Rises and Ceasefire Efforts Struggle

The US–Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase as naval pressure intensifies and diplomacy falters. Oil prices…

Global Markets Slide as Oil Surges – April 13, 2026

Global Markets Slide as Oil Surges and Geopolitical Risks Intensify Overnight Global markets moved lower overnight as geopolitical…

Is There a Hidden Recession? Signs the Economy May Be Slowing Beneath the Surface

Despite steady headlines about market stability, a growing number of economic signals suggest the United States may be…

Americans Are Cutting Back Spending as Rising Costs Reshape Consumer Behavior

Consumers across the United States are beginning to pull back on spending as rising costs for gas, groceries,…

Grocery Prices Set to Surge as Rising Fuel Costs Hit Food Supply Chain

Grocery prices across the United States are expected to rise as increasing fuel costs continue to pressure the…

Gas Prices Surge and Restaurants Feel the Squeeze from Every Direction

Rising gas prices are quickly becoming a major threat to restaurants across the United States, impacting both operating…

Gas Prices Surge Across the U.S. as Global Tensions Shake Energy Markets

Gas prices across the United States are rising rapidly as global tensions disrupt oil supply and shake confidence…

Global Markets React to War Risk as Investors Brace for Uncertainty

Rising war risk in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global financial markets, prompting investors to rapidly…

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Military Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply

The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the most dangerous flashpoint in the ongoing Iran conflict, with military…

Ceasefire with Iran Holds for Now as Failed Talks Raise Fears of Renewed War

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place, but rising tensions and failed negotiations…