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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.

U.S. stock futures rise as Palantir jumps and gold and silver rebound

February 3, 2026
U.S. stock futures moved higher Tuesday after markets absorbed a burst of earnings results and a sharp rebound in precious metals following last week’s historic sell-off. Futures linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all pointed modestly higher as investors reacted to strong company updates, volatile commodity pricing, and a crowded […]
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Why French prosecutors are investigating Elon Musk’s X

February 3, 2026
French prosecutors have widened an investigation into X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk, and have summoned Musk for questioning in April. The probe focuses on how X’s algorithms and AI systems operate, and whether they have been misused in ways that breach French criminal law. The case has drawn attention because it […]
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Arctic Access Frozen: Why Stalled U.S. Talks Are Stranding Greenland

February 3, 2026
Access decisions across Greenland have begun to slow this week as uncertainty grows around negotiations with the United States, introducing hesitation into projects and discussions that depend on political alignment. The disruption is not yet visible in prices or contracts, but it is showing up in timing, with decisions being delayed rather than advanced. For […]
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Grok’s Safeguards Fail: AI-Generated Deepfakes Trigger Global Legal Crackdown

February 3, 2026
Despite new restrictions announced by X, Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence chatbot Grok continued to generate sexualized images of people without their consent, even when explicitly warned not to do so. The exposure did not come from whistleblowers or leaked documents, but from a controlled test carried out by reporters. In dozens of cases, the system produced […]
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Why airlines are questioning Rolls-Royce’s jet engine pricing

February 3, 2026
Rolls-Royce is facing public pushback from airlines over the cost of repairing and maintaining jet engines, just as carriers are dealing with tight aircraft supply and long maintenance queues. At the Singapore Airshow, a senior executive defended recent price rises, saying they reflect higher costs across the supply chain rather than an attempt to profit […]
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Newly Unsealed Epstein Files Introduce a Claim About Vladimir Putin — and Raise New Questions

February 2, 2026
Newly Unsealed Epstein Files Introduce a Claim About Vladimir Putin — and Raise New Questions The change didn’t come from a charge or a ruling. It came from a document becoming public. A newly unsealed batch of Justice Department records includes testimony from an FBI confidential human source that makes a striking claim about Jeffrey […]
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Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for Two Years, Performers Begin Pulling Out

February 2, 2026
Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for Two Years, Performers Begin Pulling Out President Donald Trump said the Kennedy Center will shut down for renovations beginning in July, a move that would suspend performances at the national arts venue for up to two years.The announcement comes amid mounting cancellations and internal backlash following recent changes […]
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Charities Close and Officials Step Back After New Epstein Files Are Released

February 2, 2026
Charities Close and Officials Step Back After New Epstein Files Are Released Charities have begun shutting down and public figures are stepping aside after a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents was released by the U.S. Department of Justice.The disclosures did not introduce new criminal charges, but they have triggered immediate institutional responses as organisations […]
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Elon Musk Folds xAI Into SpaceX, Raising New Questions About Valuation and Oversight

February 2, 2026
Elon Musk Folds xAI Into SpaceX, Raising New Questions About Valuation and Oversight Elon Musk has moved xAI under SpaceX’s corporate structure, bringing artificial intelligence, satellite communications, and launch services onto a single private balance sheet. The deal does not create immediate financial strain, but it concentrates valuation, disclosure, and governance risk inside one of […]
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Police Say Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Now a Criminal Investigation

February 2, 2026
Police Say Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Now a Criminal Investigation Authorities in Arizona say the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother is now being treated as a criminal investigation after evidence was found at her home.Investigators said the 84-year-old did not leave on her own, prompting a shift away from a routine missing-person search.No […]
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The Government Is Reopening — But the Funding Clock Is Already Running Again

February 2, 2026
The Government Is Reopening — But the Funding Clock Is Already Running Again House leadership has moved to advance a short-term funding bill that already cleared the Senate, reopening parts of the federal government without changes. President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to act quickly, signalling that speed — not negotiation — is now the priority. […]
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Flying Without a REAL ID Now Comes With a $45 Airport Fee

February 2, 2026
Flying Without a REAL ID Now Comes With a $45 Airport Fee The change didn’t come from a new security threat. It came from a fee. Starting this week, U.S. travelers who arrive at airport security without a REAL ID or another accepted form of identification are being charged $45 just to try to get […]
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