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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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:…

Ferguson Brewing Company Announces Closure

Ferguson Brewing Company Announces Closure After 15 Years — A Legacy of Resilience and Community Spirit in Ferguson,…

St Louis County Rolls Out Naloxone Vending Machines

St Louis County Rolls Out Naloxone Vending Machines in Bold Move to Save Lives A Life-Saving Initiative Across…

The Chicago Stock Exchange

The Chicago Stock Exchange: A Historic Institution Reinvented as NYSE Chicago in the Modern Financial Era CHICAGO, IL…

US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day 2025

US Stock Markets Open on Columbus Day 2025, While Bond Markets Close for the Holiday (STL.News) US Stock…