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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Charter Raises $4.75B for Cox Deal

Charter Communications has priced a $4.75 billion offering of senior secured notes as it continues financing its acquisition…

Wix Investors File Securities Fraud Suit

Wix.com Ltd. is facing a federal securities class action lawsuit alleging the company made materially misleading statements about…

RGA Earnings Jump on Strong Global Growth

Reinsurance Group of America (NYSE: RGA) delivered record second-quarter 2026 earnings as strong underwriting performance, favorable claims experience,…

AIG Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) - American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG) reported strong second-quarter 2026…

Snap-on Raises Dividend as Shares Near Record High

KENOSHA, WI - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) - Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) has once again rewarded shareholders with…

Nike Maintains $0.41 Quarterly Dividend

Nike has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, extending its long-running commitment to returning capital…

Goldman Sachs BDC Declares $0.35 Quarterly Dividend

Goldman Sachs BDC Inc. (NYSE: GSBD) reported second-quarter 2026 financial results, declaring a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32…

Smartsheet Investor Lawsuit Filed

A securities class action has been filed against Smartsheet Inc. alleging investors who sold shares before the company's…

Iran War Enters Critical Diplomatic Phase

WASHINGTON, DC - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) Iran War - The war involving Iran has entered a pivotal…

US Stock Market Today – Thursday, August 6, 2026

NEW YORK, NY - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) US Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks closed modestly lower…

The Cobblestone STL Earns Top Reviews in Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) Downtown St. Louis has long been home to some of…

Advantes Group Helps Reimagine Laclede’s Landing

For years, Laclede's Landing struggled with vacant buildings and declining foot traffic after its heyday as one of…

Laclede’s Landing: A Historic District Ready for Its Next Chapter

Laclede's Landing is experiencing one of the most significant revitalization efforts in its history. Millions of dollars in…

St. Louis County Voters Reject Proposition U

St. Louis County voters have rejected Proposition U, a ballot measure that would have authorized a countywide local…

Overseas Financial Markets Update – August 6, 2026

Overseas Financial Markets - Global financial markets delivered a mixed overnight session as European stocks climbed to fresh…