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Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions

Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

Can Apple's New Boss Deliver a Blockbuster Product Launch?

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All eyes in the tech world turn to Cupertino next week, when Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) throws open the doors on its most closely watched product launch in years. It's a big moment for the company, and an even bigger one for the man now in charge, John Ternus, who has already tol

Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with U.S. envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough

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Putin reportedly said Russia was making "real progress" on the battlefield, while voicing the need to address "all the root causes of the conflict."

Barclays Upgrades W. P. Carey to Equal-Weight from Underweight

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Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, Barclays upgraded their outlook for W. P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) from Underweight to Equal-Weight. This rating action follows a prior action on July 22, 2026, when Barclays maintained an Underweight rating on the stock. Additionally, on August

Piper Sandler Upgrades Simmons First National to Overweight from Neutral

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Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, Piper Sandler upgraded their outlook for Simmons First National (NASDAQGS:SFNC) from Neutral to Overweight.Simmons First National Corporation is a United States-based financial holding company, primarily operating within the banking secto

Canaccord Genuity Initiates Coverage of Belite Bio, Inc - Depositary Receipt at Buy

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Fintel reports that on September 4, 2026, Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage of Belite Bio, Inc - Depositary Receipt (NASDAQCM:BLTE) with a Buy recommendation. Prior to this action, the stock closed at $171.09 on September 3, 2026, and subsequently closed at $193.61 on Septembe

Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.

Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage of Wynn Resorts at Outperform

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Fintel reports that on September 2, 2026, Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQGS:WYNN) with a Outperform recommendation. Prior to this coverage initiation, the stock closed at $90.60 on September 1, 2026. Following the action, the next-session close was recor