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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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan: Tax Relief or Hidden Cost?

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a plan to eliminate the state income tax, sending one of the biggest tax…

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap – April 17, 2026

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Stocks Rally as Optimism Drives Markets Higher (STL.News) U.S. financial markets ended the…

Trump Policies Seen as Key Force Behind Record Stock Market Rally

(STL.News) Trump Policies - U.S. stock markets are reaching new highs as investors respond to economic momentum, stronger…

Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know

Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know About Rising Fuel Costs Gas prices affect…

Overseas Overnight Trading Summary – Friday, April 17, 2026

Global markets traded mixed overnight as investors weighed interest-rate uncertainty, concerns about China's growth, and geopolitical risks. Asian…

Why Truck Accident Claims Take Longer to Resolve

(STL.News) Truck accident claims progress through the legal system at a significantly slower pace than standard vehicle accident…

Rising Gas Prices Are Hurting More Than Your Wallet — Local Restaurants Are at Risk

High gas prices are forcing consumers to cut spending, putting local restaurants in serious danger. Many independent eateries…

Gas Prices Hold Firm This Week as Markets Brace for Uncertainty

Gas prices are expected to remain elevated this week, with only minor fluctuations across the United States. Analysts…

Global Markets Show Caution on April 16, 2026

Global Markets Show Caution as Overseas Trading Sets a Defensive Tone Global financial markets moved cautiously overnight, reflecting…

The Future Of The Corporate Conference

Just because a lot of work things are shifting online, does not mean that everything is going online.…

Delapaz Restaurant Group to Launch Online Ordering

Delapaz Restaurant Group will launch online ordering in April 2025. (STL.News) Delapaz Restaurant Group (not a legal entity,…

U.S. Stock Market Hits New Highs as Investor Confidence Surges

U.S. stock markets delivered a strong performance today, with major indexes pushing higher as investor confidence returned in…

Five Products on Page Flows That Every Product Designer Should Study

Five Products on Page Flows That Every Product Designer Should Study Before Starting Their Next Project (STL.News) Most…

Why Gas Prices Are Crushing Main Street

Why Gas Prices Are Crushing Main Street: What Consumers and Small Businesses Need to Know Rising gas prices…

Why Your Child Understands English But Can’t Speak (And How to Fix It)

(STL.News) Many parents face the same frustrating situation: their child understands English quite well but refuses or struggles…