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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US Markets Rebound – Hopes for a Dec. Rate Cut

(STL.News) US Markets - US financial markets closed higher on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as investors regained optimism…

“White House Wire” Launches to Correct Fake News

“White House Wire” Launches to Correct Fake News, Restore Public Trust, and Keep the Record Straight WASHINGTON, D.C.…

MAIN STREET vs. THE FEDERAL RESERVE

Part 1: A Nation Divided by Data — Why the Fed Calls It “Cooling” While Main Street Calls…

Federal Reserve Injects $13.5 Billion Into U.S. Banks

Breaking News - Federal Reserve Quietly Injects $13.5 Billion Into U.S. Banks: What It Means for the Economy,…

US Markets Retreat as December 2025 Opens

US Markets Retreat as December Opens With Cautious Trading (STL.News) US Markets - As U.S. financial markets opened…

UPDATE: Federal Enforcement in Chicago

UPDATE: Federal Enforcement in Chicago Enters New Phase as Court Ruling Nears (STL.News) Nearly two months after federal…

PUBLIC NOTICE – STL.News State of Publication – Dec. 1, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE - STL.News State of Publication for December 1, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) State of Publication…

Overseas Overnight Trading Opens Dec. 2025 with Caution

Overseas Overnight Trading Opens December With Caution as Global Markets Pull Back After Strong November Rally (STL.News) Overseas…

Zapp Noodle Thai in O’Fallon, IL, Now Serves Alcoholic Beverages

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Now Serving Alcoholic Beverages and Expanding with the Opening of “3…

How to Start Your Own Online Business in 2026

How to Start Your Own Online Business in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide for New Entrepreneurs (STL.News) Starting an…

Guest Posts Critical to Online Presence – STL.News Can Help

Why Guest Posts Are Critical to a Company’s Online Presence — And How STL.News Fills That Need Better…

US Market Performance in 2025

US Market Performance in 2025: Strong but No Longer Dominant (STL.News) US Market Performance - The U.S. markets…

How US Stock Indices Compare With Global Markets

How U.S. Stock Indices Compare With Global Markets: A Comprehensive 2025 Outlook (STL.News) US Stock Indices - Global…

US Dollar Index Weakens as Global Markets Reopen

US Dollar Index Weakens as Global Markets Reopen: What Investors Should Know Heading Into the New Week (STL.News)…

A Market Coming Off Holiday Momentum – Nov. 30, 2025

(STL.News) U.S. markets ended the abbreviated Thanksgiving week on an upbeat note. Major indexes closed higher in the…