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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Benefits and Risks of Relying on Artificial Intelligence

The Benefits and Risks of a World Relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI) ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) Artificial Intelligence…

Can AI Algorithms Outperform Stock Indexes

Can AI Algorithms Outperform Stock Indexes Long Term? The Promise and Pitfalls of Machine-Driven Investing ST. LOUIS, MO…

US Commodities Market Recap – July 22, 2025

US Commodities Market Recap for July 22, 2025: Mixed Signals Across Energy, Metals, and Agriculture ST. LOUIS, MO…

US Financial Markets Trading Summary – July 22, 2025

US Financial Markets Trading Summary for Tuesday, July 22, 2025. ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) US Financial Markets —…

Overseas Markets Ease Amid Tariff Concerns – July 22, 2025

Overseas Markets Ease Amid Tariff Concerns and Earnings Focus – July 22, 2025 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overnight…

BlackRock is the World’s Largest Mutual Fund Manager

BlackRock Reigns as the World’s Largest Mutual Fund Manager with Over $12.5 Trillion in Assets ST. LOUIS, MO…

World’s Largest Mutual Fund – Ticker: VTSAX

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund: The World’s Largest Mutual Fund Driving Global Investment Trends ST. LOUIS, MO…

US Financial Markets Show Strength – July 21, 2025

US Financial Markets Show Strength with Cautious Optimism — July 21, 2025 (STL.News) Financial Markets — The U.S.…

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant Reopens July 22, 2025

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Reopens July 22, 2025, After Family Vacation to Cambodia O’FALLON, IL…

Meyerkord & Kurth – St Louis Personal Injury Attorneys

MeyerKord & Kurth, 353 Marshall Avenue, #B, St Louis, Missouri - St Louis Personal Injury Attorneys (STL.News) -…

Is Missouri a No-Fault State? Guide for Accident Claims

Is Missouri a No-Fault State? Simple Guide for Accident Claims (STL.News) Missouri operates as an at-fault state for…

Massachusetts Investors Trust: The Oldest Mutual Fund

Massachusetts Investors Trust: The Oldest Mutual Fund Still Open to Investors After a Century MFS’s 1924 Pioneer Fund…

Overseas Markets Hold Steady – July 21, 2025

Overseas Markets Hold Steady as Investors Eye Central Bank Moves and Trade Talks (STL.News) Markets - Global financial…

A Guide to Understanding Option Contracts

Unlocking the Market: A Guide to Understanding Option Contracts (STL.News) Option Contracts - In the dynamic world of…

Short Selling as a Core Strategy for Savvy Investors

Playing Both Sides of the Market: A Look at Short Selling as a Core Strategy for Savvy Investors…