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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Overseas Markets Trade Cautiously for Dec. 23, 2025

Overseas Markets Trade Cautiously Ahead of U.S. Session - December 23, 2025 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas financial…

America Back in Control: Leadership, Strength, and Modernization

(STL.News) In periods of global instability, domestic uncertainty, and institutional fatigue, leadership is often judged less by ideology…

How Missouri Can Reclaim Its Wine Industry

How Missouri Can Reclaim Its Wine Industry After a Century of Setbacks (STL.News) Missouri was once a national…

KC Chiefs Moves to Kansas – Missouri Loses Two NFL Teams

KC Chiefs Moves to Kansas - Missouri Loses Two NFL Teams: A Political Failure Decades in the Making…

US Financial Markets Rise on Monday, December 22, 2025

US Financial Markets Rise as Investors Position for a Holiday-Shortened Week (STL.News) US Financial Markets - US financial…

Mexican Barrel House Targets Late 2025 Opening

Mexican Barrel House Targets Late 2025 Opening After Extended Preparation (STL.News) After several years of planning, renovation, and…

Wall Street 100 Years Ago: Inside US Financial Markets – 1925

(STL.News) Wall Street - One hundred years ago today, U.S. financial markets operated in a vastly different world,…

On This Day in U.S. History: America on December 22, 1925

(STL.News) December 22, 2025, marks exactly 100 years since a pivotal winter day in American history. As the nation…

US Holiday Schedule: Christmas Closures for Markets & Banks

(STL.News) As the Christmas holiday approaches, investors, businesses, and consumers are reminded that several major U.S. financial institutions will…

Overseas Markets Mixed as Shortened Christmas Week Begins

(STL.News) Overseas financial markets traded under holiday-shortened conditions on Monday, December 22, 2025, as global investors adjusted to…

Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.6 Billion

Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.6 Billion as Anticipation Builds Nationwide (STL.News) The Powerball jackpot has surged to an…

3 Zapp Bar Honors Military With Holiday Discount

O’Fallon, IL (STL.News) As the holiday season approaches, communities across the St. Louis Metro East are looking for…

America’s Course Correction: Why Trump’s Policies Work

America’s Course Correction: Why Trump’s Policies Represent a Turning Point for the Nation (STL.News) America - For Americans…

US Financial Markets in 2025: A Year of Gains and Policy Shifts

US Financial Markets in 2025: A Year of Gains, Policy Shifts, and a Cautious Look Ahead to 2026…

US Financial Markets Prepare for Holiday Trading Week

US Financial Markets Prepare for Holiday Trading Week as Christmas Nears (STL.News) US Financial Markets - As Christmas…