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 Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions

The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions: How Modern Society Confuses Virtue with Results A Grandfather’s…

Asia Markets Rally Overnight – October 16, 2025

Asia Markets Rally Overnight as AI Momentum, Policy Hopes, and Safer-Haven Flows Shape the Global Trading Tone (STL.News)…

Defiance and Disorder – Mayors and Governors

Defiance and Disorder: When Governors and Mayors Challenge Federal Authority The Growing Crisis of Defiance in American Politics…

US Tariff Revenues Hit Record Highs in 2025

U.S. Tariff Revenues Hit Record Highs in 2025 as Trade Strategy Reshapes Global Economics A Historic Surge in…

What is Fueling the US Dollar Rally

Tariffs, Political Tensions, and Market Anxiety Fuel the US Dollar’s October Rally Introduction: The Dollar Defies the Odds…

The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: 2025

The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: 2025 Becomes the Year of Agentic, Autonomous, and Regulated AI (STL.News) Artificial…

Democrats Refuse to Extend Existing Funding Plan

Democrats Refuse to Extend Existing Funding Plan, Deepening 2025 Government Shutdown. Senate Democrats Block “Clean” Resolution to Continue…

Wall Street Rises – Strong Earnings – Optimism on Fed Policy

Wall Street Rises as Strong Earnings and Optimism on Fed Policy Lift Investor Confidence Introduction: A Reassuring Turn…

Recreating America: From Washington to St. Louis

Recreating America: From Washington to St. Louis, Technology Proves It’s Time to Rebuild Government from the Ground Up…

Recreating America – Rebuild or Restructure?

Recreating America: Why It May Be Easier to Rebuild the U.S. Government Than to Restructure It - A Structure…

Global Markets Rally Overnight – October 15, 2025

Global Markets Rally Overnight as Rate Cut Hopes and Corporate Optimism Lift Investor Sentiment (STL.News) Global Markets -…

Truth About the Gaza Strip and Its Political Reality

Understanding Gaza: The Truth About the Gaza Strip and Its Political Reality - Introduction (STL.News) Gaza Strip - The…

President Trump Praised Worldwide for Peace Deal

President Trump Praised Worldwide for Historic Middle East Peace Deal A Bold Step Toward Peace in the Middle…

US Stock Markets Rebound Strongly as Trade Tensions Ease

US Stock Markets Rebound Strongly as Trade Tensions Ease and Investor Confidence Returns A Resilient Start to the…

U.S.–China Trade Negotiations at a Crossroads

U.S.–China Trade Negotiations at a Crossroads: Tariff Threats, Rare Earth Tensions, and the Future of Global Commerce Introduction:…