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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The NASDAQ 100 and NASDAQ Composite Guide

The NASDAQ 100 and NASDAQ Composite: A Comprehensive Guide to Two of America’s Most Influential Indexes ST. LOUIS,…

Russell 2000 – Best Small-Cap Index Driving America

Russell 2000: The Small-Cap Index Driving America’s Economic Pulse ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) The U.S. stock market is often…

Understanding Stock Indexes Worldwide

Understanding Stock Indexes Worldwide: A Comprehensive Guide ST. LOUIS, MO, USA (STL.News) Stock Indexes Worldwide - Stock indexes…

Dow Jones Industrial Average – What is it?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average: A History of America’s Most Iconic Stock Index and How It Works ST.…

Dow Jones Industrial Average Technical Analysis

Dow Jones Industrial Average Technical Analysis: Bullish Signals Persist as Markets Enter September ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) –…

US Financial Markets Slip on Inflation Data – Aug. 29, 2025

US Financial Markets Slip on Inflation Data but Finish the Week with Modest Gains ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

Overnight Trading – Weekly Market Recap – Aug. 29, 2025

Overseas Overnight Trading and Weekly Market Recap: Global Investors Await Fed Clarity ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Overnight Trading…

Cracker Barrel’s CEO Made the Right Call

Cracker Barrel’s CEO Made the Right Call: A Lesson for Every Executive About Protecting a Successful Brand ST.…

Overseas Overnight Trading Recap – August 28, 2025

Global Financial Markets Overseas Overnight Trading Recap for August 28, 2025 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Global markets delivered…

Crime Rates in Major U.S. Cities

Crime Rates in Major U.S. Cities: St. Louis Among the Nation’s Highest While National Trends Improve ST. LOUIS,…

Is It Time to Rewrite the Constitution?

Is It Time to Rewrite the Constitution? Guns, Political Accountability, and Media Responsibility in a Modern America ST.…

Remove the Guns People Don’t Care About

At Least Remove the Guns People Don’t Care About: Why Nationwide Voluntary Buybacks Are a Common-Sense First Step…

Guns and Suicide: The Overlooked Crisis

Guns and Suicide: The Overlooked Crisis That Demands Responsibility ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) When we talk about gun…

Denying Crime Is Political Psychosis

Denying Crime Is Political Psychosis: How Mayors and Governors Betray Victims and Gaslight the Public ST. LOUIS, MO…

Leaders Must Do Everything Possible to Reduce Crime

Leaders Must Do Everything Possible to Reduce Crime — Anything Less is a Betrayal of Victims ST. LOUIS,…