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 Financial Markets Open Higher on August 7, 2025

US Financial Markets Open Higher on August 7, 2025, Fueled by Tech Gains and Tariff Optimism ST. LOUIS,…

Rotating Proxies: The Ultimate Tool for Web Scraping and Data Mining

(STL.News) In today’s digital economy, data is power.  Whether you're monitoring competitors’ prices, collecting user sentiment, tracking search engine…

Strategies for Small Businesses to Boost Sales

Strategies for Small Businesses to Boost Sales During an Economic Slowdown ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Small Businesses —…

Overnight Overseas Trading Summary – August 7, 2025

Overnight Overseas Trading Summary for Thursday, August 7, 2025: Global Markets Rally Amid Tariff Turmoil and Rate Cut…

Why the Stock Market Remains Overpriced

Why the Stock Market Remains Overpriced: The Hidden Force of Institutional Investment ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Stock Market…

Global Financial Markets – Being Shaped by Political Forces

Politics Takes the Wheel: How Global Financial Markets Are Being Shaped by Political Forces in 2025 ST. LOUIS,…

Wall Street Rallies as Tech Giants Lead Gains – Aug. 6, 2025

Wall Street Rallies as Tech Giants Lead Gains – U.S. Financial Markets Close Higher on August 6, 2025…

Overnight Overseas Trading Summary – August 6, 2025

Overnight Overseas Trading Summary – August 6, 2025: Global Markets Rise Cautiously Amid Earnings Surprises and Trade Uncertainty…

US Financial Markets Close Lower – August 5, 2025

US Financial Markets Close Lower Amid Stagflation Fears and Policy Uncertainty (STL.News) Financial Markets — U.S. financial markets…

Growing Number of Countries Restricting American Tourists

Growing Number of Countries Restrict Entry to American Tourists Amid Diplomatic Tensions (STL.News) American Tourists - A growing…

Planning a Family Getaway Everyone Will Love

(STL.News) Have you ever tried to plan a family trip only to realize everyone wants something different?  One person…

How Sustainable Choices Can Improve Your Health

(STL.News) Health - Sustainability isn’t just about helping the environment; it’s also about making smarter choices for your personal…

President Trump’s Tough Balancing Act

President Trump’s Tough Balancing Act: Defending America While Avoiding War ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – When Donald J.…

Global Markets Rally Overnight – August 5, 2025

Global Markets Rally Overnight as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Rise ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Global Markets - In…

Zero Tax on Tips – Workers and Employers Need to Know

Zero Tax on Tips: What the New Federal Policy Means for Workers and Employers in the Hospitality Industry…