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Mark Palmer is the long-time Editor of Finance Monthly, having led the publication for over 15 years. With a deep-rooted knowledge of global finance, Mark has covered everything from fintech innovations and IPO markets to mergers and acquisitions. His editorial career includes in-depth interviews with some of the most influential names in the finance world, offering unique insight into the strategies shaping today’s economic landscape. When he's not writing about the latest financial news Mark is a keen marathon runner and is aiming for a sub-3 hour marathon later this year.

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Cloudflare’s AI Layoffs Expose the New Cost of Software Growth

8th May 2026
Cloudflare is cutting more than 1,100 jobs, roughly 20% of its workforce, as it rebuilds operations around artificial intelligence. The company is still growing quickly, with Q1 revenue up 34% to $639.8m, but the layoff plan puts a harder test in front of investors: whether AI can lower Cloudflare’s cost base without damaging the growth […]
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Brian Chesky Net Worth: Airbnb CEO’s $242,122 Pay and $9bn Stock Fortune

8th May 2026
Brian Chesky received $242,122 in 2025 reported compensation as Airbnb’s co-founder and CEO, but that number barely explains his wealth. A reasonable current estimate for Chesky’s net worth is $9.5 billion to $12.5 billion, with the clearest evidence sitting in Airbnb’s proxy filing, his disclosed shareholding and the company’s latest share price.  Airbnb’s 2026 proxy […]
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Airbnb Q1 2026 Earnings: $2.7bn Revenue and Brian Chesky’s Plan

8th May 2026
Airbnb reported $2.7 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, nearly $30 billion in guest spending and $1.7 billion in free cash flow, giving CEO Brian Chesky the financial room to push the company further beyond short-term rentals. The immediate investor test is whether that expansion into services, experiences, hotels, major events and AI can add profitable […]
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Africa’s Richest Man Aliko Dangote Puts $35bn Empire Closer to London

7th May 2026
Aliko Dangote is preparing to take Dangote Cement to London, a move that would put a clearer market price on one of the biggest assets behind Africa’s largest personal fortune. The Lagos-listed cement group is valued at almost $13 billion, and the plan to sell about 10% of its shares to outside investors would give […]
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Why Disney Shares Rose After Park Attendance Fell

7th May 2026
Disney reported $25.2bn in quarterly revenue and $1.57 adjusted earnings per share, sending its shares higher even as attendance at its US parks slipped. Investors looked past the weaker footfall because Disney made more money from the customers it still had, while streaming, cruises and stronger earnings guidance gave the market a wider profit story. […]
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Bob Iger Net Worth: Disney CEO Pay, Stock Wealth and the $45.8M Package

7th May 2026
Bob Iger earned $45.8 million as Disney CEO in fiscal 2025 — but that only explains part of the fortune he built over two long runs at the top of the company. Disney’s 2026 proxy statement and latest Q2 FY2026 earnings release show a more revealing picture: Iger’s wealth was built less through salary than […]
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Shell Beat Profit Forecasts. So Why Did Its Shares Fall?

7th May 2026
Shell reported $6.92bn in first-quarter adjusted earnings after Middle East conflict boosted trading and refining profits, but investors focused on a weaker signal inside the results: the company raised its dividend by 5% while cutting its quarterly share buyback from $3.5bn to $3bn. Shell came in ahead of analyst expectations of $6.36bn, delivered its highest […]
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Wael Sawan Net Worth: Shell CEO Pay, Shares and $6.9bn Profit

7th May 2026
Wael Sawan earned £13.8 million as Shell CEO in 2025, and Shell’s latest $6.9 billion quarterly profit has put fresh attention on the shares, awards and incentives behind his estimated fortune. The company raised its dividend by 5% and announced a new $3 billion buyback after first-quarter adjusted earnings beat expectations, giving the wealth story […]
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FCA Probe Into Mastercard, PayPal and Visa Puts Digital Wallet Competition Risk in Focus

6th May 2026
What the FCA Investigation Means The FCA’s investigation into Mastercard, PayPal and Visa has put a spotlight on a part of digital payments most customers never see: the rules, incentives and commercial terms that sit behind a wallet transaction. The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it is investigating Mastercard, PayPal and Visa under Chapter […]
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Apple’s $250m Siri Settlement Raises a Stark Question: Is It Losing the AI Race?

6th May 2026
Apple has agreed to pay $250mn to settle claims that it overstated Apple Intelligence features tied to Siri, including a personalised AI assistant promoted around the iPhone 16 launch but delayed after customers had already bought eligible devices. The settlement is small by Apple’s standards, but the damage risk is larger: the company has turned […]
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SpaceX Terafab Shows Where the AI Money Is Really Going

6th May 2026
SpaceX has filed plans for a $55bn semiconductor and advanced computing facility in Texas, called Terafab, with total investment potentially rising to $119bn if later phases are completed. The proposal gives the AI boom a harder financial edge: the biggest money is no longer chasing only apps, models and chatbots, but the chips, power, land, […]
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RAC Fuel Price Warning: Why Drivers May Pay More Even as Oil Falls

6th May 2026
The RAC has warned UK drivers that petrol and diesel prices could rise again after wholesale fuel costs jumped by around 5p a litre. Petrol is already around 157p a litre and diesel around 188p, but the latest wholesale increase has not yet fully reached forecourts, leaving drivers exposed to a delayed pump-price hit. A […]
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