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 Parental Accountability is Non-Negotiable

St. Louis's Fourth of July Wake-Up Call: Why Parental Accountability is Non-Negotiable ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – The…

St Louis Takes Bold Steps to Restore Public Safety

St Louis Takes Bold Steps to Restore Public Safety Following July 4 Arrests: A Sign of Change Under…

U.S. Futures Markets Open Lower – July 7, 2025

U.S. Futures Markets Open Lower as Trade Tensions and Political Uncertainty Loom — Monday, July 7, 2025 ST.…

Why the U.S. Financial Markets Are a Leading Economic Indicator

Why the U.S. Financial Markets Are a Leading Economic Indicator and a Vital Reference Point ST. LOUIS, MO…

One Big Beautiful Bill Aims to Help Everyday Americans

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Aims to Help Everyday Americans ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — On July…

Overseas Financial Markets Open Lower Amid Trade War Fears

Overseas Financial Markets Open Lower Amid Trade War Fears and Oil Supply Shock - July 7, 2025 (STL.News)…

Is America Headed for Another Civil War?

Is America Headed for Another Civil War? The Nation Grapples with Deep Divisions UNITED STATES (STL.News) Civil War…

Everyday AI – It Revolutionizes Daily Life for Everybody

Everyday AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Daily Life for Regular People ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) — Artificial…

US Finanial Markets – Technical Indicators Signal Caution

U.S. Financial Markets Show Strength, but Technical Indicators Signal Caution Ahead (STL.News) Technical Indicators - As the first…

Weekly Wrap Up of the Global Markets Ending July 4, 2025

Global Markets End Cautious Week Amid Tariff Threats and Economic Crosswinds – Weekly Wrap Ending July 4, 2025…

STL.News Launches Independent Reporter Network

STL.News Launches Independent Reporter Network to Empower Local Journalists and Community Voices ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Independent Reporter…

US Dollar Plummets – Investors Weigh the Options

US Dollar Plummets: Investors Weigh the "Buy" or "Beware" Question St. Louis, MO (STL.News) – As celebrations light…

Big Beautiful Bill Passed – Awaits Presidential Signature

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Passes Congress, Awaits Presidential Signature on Independence Day WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) Big Beautiful Bill…

Weekly Financial Market Recap – Week Ending July 3, 2025

Weekly Financial Market Recap: Stocks Surge, Oil Falls, and Yields Ease Amid Geopolitical Calm ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

The Big Beautiful Bill Passed in the House of Representatives

Big Beautiful Bill Passes House of Representatives, Heads to President Trump for Signature WASHINGTON, D.C. (STL.News) — In…