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Andrew Palmer

Andrew Palmer is a senior financial journalist specializing in business insight, investing, wealth management, and celebrity finance. Since 2009, he has written for CEO Today, Finance Monthly, and Lawyer Monthly, covering major deals, market movers, and the financial strategies behind global success stories. Known for his sharp analysis and accessible style, Andrew explores how money, power, and influence intersect — from billion-dollar mergers and investment trends to the business empires of high-profile entrepreneurs and entertainers. His work offers readers clear, informed perspectives on wealth creation, financial leadership, and the people shaping today’s global economy.

Terry Crews’ Wife Was Told It Was Anxiety—Then Came the Real Diagnosis

April 6, 2026
If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress,” this story shows why that answer can be dangerously wrong. Terry Crews’ wife, Rebecca King Crews, was told her symptoms were anxiety—and for years, that explanation seemed to make sense. If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress” or walked away from an appointment still unsure, you’ve […]
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QR Codes: Don’t Scan Until You Read This — Why You’re Asked to Trust Before You Can Verify

April 6, 2026
QR codes are everywhere—but one scan can take you to a fake payment page or login screen without you realising it. They’re designed for speed, which is exactly why they’re so effective—and why they’re increasingly being used in scams. If you’re asking “is it safe to scan QR codes?”, the answer is more precise than […]
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How to Stop Procrastinating at Work (Fix the Real Cause in Minutes)

April 6, 2026
You don’t procrastinate because you lack discipline. You procrastinate because the work in front of you hasn’t been decided properly. A senior manager opens an important document at 9am—and doesn’t start. Instead, they clear emails, reply to messages, and jump on a quick call. By midday, they’ve been busy for hours, but the work that […]
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Stephen Curry Says Most Teams Get This Wrong—Why Avoiding Conflict Hurts Performance

April 5, 2026
Most teams think less conflict means better performance. In reality, avoiding conflict quietly weakens decisions, slows execution, and creates a hidden state most leaders never recognise. Stephen Curry has spent his career performing under pressure. But speaking on a podcast with Michelle Obama alongside Ayesha Curry, he gave a simple explanation for what keeps his […]
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Why Talented Teams Fail at Work (And the System That Fixes It)

April 5, 2026
Most teams don’t fail because of talent—they fail because they lack a system for how that talent works together. Most talented teams fail at work for a simple reason: they rely on talent instead of structure. You can hire experienced people, build a strong team, and still see execution slow down, decisions stall, and results […]
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How to Run a Profitable Business in California (Without Losing Your Profits to Tax)

April 5, 2026
California business taxes are high—but the companies that succeed aren’t the ones chasing loopholes. They’re the ones who structure, time, and deploy capital more intelligently. Running a business in California means dealing with one unavoidable reality: business taxes are layered, persistent, and often misunderstood. Between state income tax, federal obligations, payroll costs, and the well-known […]
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How PopSockets Built a Global Business by Turning the Back of Your Phone Into Valuable Real Estate

April 5, 2026
As PopSockets expands beyond its original grip into cases, wallets and customisable products, the company’s real breakthrough looks clearer than ever. It did not simply invent a clever accessory. It found a piece of everyday life people had stopped noticing—the blank back of the smartphone—and turned it into something useful, expressive and commercially valuable. PopSockets […]
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How Ring Turned a Rejected Idea Into a $1 Billion Business — And Why Its AI Future Is Raising Questions

April 4, 2026
As Amazon pushes Ring deeper into AI-powered home monitoring, the real story isn’t about surveillance or smart homes—it’s about how a simple product quietly became a daily habit inside millions of households. Ring didn’t just become a $1 billion company—it quietly turned a simple product into a daily habit for millions of people. When Jamie […]
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NFTs Are a Digital Dumpster Fire: The Investment You Must Avoid

April 1, 2026
In just two years, the NFT market went from a multi-billion-dollar frenzy to a toxic digital battlefield, burning billions for investors as Nifty Gateway, X2Y2, and GameStop NFTs collapsed almost overnight. Over 95% of NFT projects are now inactive, with floor prices for marquee collections plunging 80–90%. For anyone searching ‘are NFTs a good investment?’ […]
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Why Most People Won’t Make Money from Art in 2026

April 1, 2026
Art is back—but for most people, the opportunity to make money from it is shrinking. The global art market has returned to growth, reaching an estimated $59.6 billion in 2025. On the surface, that suggests a recovery. In reality, it points to something else entirely. According to the Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report […]
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Global M&A Hits $1.2 Trillion—But It’s Being Driven by Fewer, Bigger AI Bets

April 1, 2026
Global M&A has surged past $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from London Stock Exchange Group—but the headline masks a more important shift. Deal volume is falling, volatility remains elevated, and yet companies are committing more capital than at any point in recent years. That contradiction is the story. This […]
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How Tony Robbins Really Makes Money

March 31, 2026
For decades, Tony Robbins has built a business around transformation — delivered through live events, coaching, and high-ticket programmes. But the real engine behind his wealth is not motivation. It is a system designed to convert attention into high-margin revenue at scale. At its core, the Robbins model is not built on selling information, but […]
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