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AJ Palmer is a financial journalist covering mergers and acquisitions, capital markets activity, structured finance, and the evolving intersection of technology and finance. With a background as a foreign exchange strategist and over a decade analysing global markets, Andrew focuses on how transactions are negotiated, structured, and executed across jurisdictions. His work explores advisory strategy, debt and equity financing, institutional capital flows, and the mechanics behind complex cross-border deals. He also writes on digital finance and emerging financial infrastructure, translating technical developments into commercially relevant insight for investors, executives, and advisers. Andrew contributes in-depth features examining transaction dynamics, capital allocation decisions, and the strategic considerations shaping today’s deal environment.

Articles by AJ Palmer

Amazon Court Victory Could Make It Harder to Sue Over Voiceprints and Facial Scans

21st May 2026
Amazon has won a major US court fight over biometric privacy, in a ruling that could make some lawsuits harder to pursue over how companies collect and use voices, facial scans and other personal biometric data. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled in favor of Amazon Web Services and security company […]
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Illinois Moves to Regulate AI Hiring Systems as Workers Fear Invisible Job Rejections

21st May 2026
Millions of job applicants could soon gain new rights to know when artificial intelligence is being used to screen, rank or reject them after Illinois formally moved forward with new AI hiring regulations this week. The Illinois Department of Human Rights published proposed rules tied to Public Act 103-0804, a law focused on artificial intelligence […]
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Tennessee Forced to Pay $835K After Retiree Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Memes

21st May 2026
A Tennessee county has agreed to pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a retired police officer who spent 37 days in jail over Facebook memes posted after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The case attracted national attention after a political social media dispute spiraled into jail time, unemployment and a costly […]
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Iran Rejects Trump Nuclear Demand as Oil Market Fears Return

21st May 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader has reportedly ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium must remain inside Iran, directly rejecting one of the United States’ biggest demands in ongoing peace negotiations after the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict. The decision is already raising fears of another oil-price shock that could push up petrol costs, flights and household bills worldwide. Markets […]
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California’s $23 Billion COVID Debt Is Now Raising Payroll Taxes for Employers

21st May 2026
California businesses are facing higher payroll taxes after lawmakers reignited a political fight over the state’s massive unpaid COVID-era unemployment debt, which is projected to climb above $23 billion by the end of the year. A new proposal from Vince Fong would require California to prioritize repaying federal unemployment loans before spending certain federal funds […]
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BT Warns AI Boom Could Make Your Next iPhone More Expensive

21st May 2026
BT Group has warned that the AI boom driving Silicon Valley could soon make smartphones more expensive as worsening chip shortages spread into consumer electronics. Speaking after the company’s annual results on Thursday, BT chief executive Allison Kirkby said huge demand for chips powering artificial intelligence infrastructure is beginning to squeeze supply across the wider […]
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L.A. Delays $30 Minimum Wage Plan After Business Tax Revolt Threat

21st May 2026
Los Angeles officials have delayed a planned $30 minimum wage increase for hotel and airport workers after business leaders backed a ballot measure that city officials warned could blow a massive hole in the city budget. The agreement showed how fragile wage gains can become once business pressure and city finances collide. The Los Angeles […]
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Remote Work Faces Major Setback After New US Court Ruling

21st May 2026
Millions of office workers rebuilt their lives around remote work after the pandemic, believing flexibility had become a permanent part of modern employment. A new US court ruling is now expected to strengthen employers pushing staff back into offices, reigniting one of the most emotionally charged workplace battles of the post-COVID economy. In a decision […]
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SpaceX’s IPO Could Make Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

20th May 2026
While millions of people worry about layoffs, rising bills and whether AI could eventually replace their jobs, Wall Street is preparing to pour trillions into SpaceX — a company openly talking about Mars colonies, orbital AI systems and building the next economy beyond Earth. The company’s blockbuster IPO filing could value the business at roughly […]
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California Doctor Convicted in $45M Botox Medicare Fraud Scheme

20th May 2026
A California doctor accused of billing Medicare for Botox injections while vacationing in Cabo, Maui and Las Vegas has now been convicted in what prosecutors called one of the largest Botox fraud schemes ever uncovered in the United States. Federal investigators say millions of taxpayer dollars were tied to fake or medically unnecessary treatments while […]
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Delta Lawsuit Leaves Older Workers Wondering How Safe Long Careers Really Are

20th May 2026
For decades, many employees believed loyalty, experience and years on the job would eventually provide some level of stability inside major corporations. Lawsuits like the one now facing Delta Air Lines are leaving longtime workers wondering whether that security is starting to disappear. Brian Cullen, a 54-year-old former Delta aircraft load agent, alleges the airline […]
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Airbnb CEO’s Warning About Managers Is Reshaping How White-Collar Workers View Their Careers

20th May 2026
For decades, moving into management was widely seen as proof that an employee had successfully climbed into a stable and respected position inside corporate America. Now more office workers are watching major CEOs openly question whether some of those roles will still carry long-term value in an AI-driven workplace. The debate intensified after Airbnb CEO […]
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