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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Why Investors Are Still Buying Cryptocurrency in 2025

(STL.News) Cryptocurrency - In 2025, cryptocurrency has re-emerged as one of the hottest topics in global finance. Despite…

US Markets Rally – Near Record Highs – Oct. 20, 2025

US Markets Rally as Wall Street Edges Near Record Highs — Tech, Banking, and Trade Optimism Drive Gains…

Institutional Adoption and Who’s Buying Bitcoin and Why?

(STL.News) Institutional investors keep buying Bitcoin in increasing numbers, reshaping its identity from a niche asset to a…

Overnight Trading Summary – Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Overnight Trading Summary: Global Markets Rally as Risk Appetite Returns — Monday, October 20, 2025 (STL.News) Overnight Trading…

Can Regulation Make Digital Services More Predictable?

(STL.News) Digital services have shaped the way modern society operates, with almost every aspect of the individual day-to-day…

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe Introduces Special Lunch Menu

Sweetie Cup Thai Cafe Introduces New Lunch Menu to Help Customers Save Amid Economic Slowdown VALLEY PARK, MO…

US Flexes Military Power Flying B-52 Bombers Near Venezuela

U.S. Flexes Military Power as Trump Deploys B-52 Bombers Near Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) The Trump administration has…

U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens

U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens as Furloughs Expand, Infrastructure Funds Frozen, and Economic Fallout Looms Introduction: A Crisis Entering…

Wall Street Ends the Week Higher – Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

Wall Street Ends the Week Higher as Investors Regain Confidence Despite Banking Concerns - A Strong Finish to a…

Overseas Markets Overnight: Risk Aversion Spreads

Overseas Markets Overnight: Risk Aversion Spreads From Asia to Europe Ahead of Friday’s U.S. Open (STL.News) Overseas Markets…

2025 Study Uncovers Where Americans Are Most Curious About AI Health Technology

New Study Identifies Top 10 U.S. States That Trust  AI Tools for Wellness & Medical Insights Vermont tops…

Good Accounting Records: The Lifeline for Small Business

Good Accounting Records: The Lifeline for Small Business Survival During Economic Slowdowns ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Accounting Records…

A 300-Year-Old Law VS Modern Sportsbooks

A 300-Year-Old Law VS Modern Sportsbooks: The Statute of Anne vs. D.C.’s Betting Industry (STL.News) Something odd has…

In a market overwhelmed by slot machines, how do players find the top games?

(STL.News) Slot games seem to evolve a lot more quickly than many other forms of games. This has…

Navigating Career Growth in a Competitive Economy

(STL.News) Let’s face it—building a career today feels more challenging than ever. Opportunities are out there, but the…