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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Dealing with flood, fire or theft at home is an incredibly distressing time, full of financial anxiety and concerns over cherished, memory-laden items. But what follows can be even worse. Consumer group Which? said last month that the often arduous process of making a claim on your insurance policy, and the looming worry that it might be rejected, can be more stressful than the incident that prompted the claim in the first place. It lodged a “super complaint” with the Financial Conduct Authority…

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This article was written byFollowDavid focuses on growth & momentum stocks that are reasonably priced and likely to outperform the market over the long-term. He is a long term investor of quality stocks and uses options for strategy. David told investors to buy in March 2009 at the bottom of the financial crisis. The S&P 500 increased 367% and the Nasdaq increased 685% from 2009 through 2019. He wants to help make people money by investing in high-quality growth stocks.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate…

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Some electric vehicles and Land Rovers are among the cars that will be affected by a new parking premium on large vehicles being introduced in a UK city. The plan, approved by Cardiff Council this week, is aimed at reducing commuter parking and encouraging the use of sustainable transport.A key element of the plan will see the city split into different parking zones with their own parking rules. However it will also see city-wide restrictions brought in like a surcharge on larger and more polluting vehicles. A council report on the city parking plan states that “large heavy vehicles take up more…

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California’s oil industry is preparing for a potential rebound as new permitting changes give Kern County more control over local drilling. Industry leaders say the shift could help bring back hundreds of jobs and boost local production, but they warn that the state’s shrinking number of oil refineries still poses major challenges.California Independent Petroleum Association CEO Rock Zierman said the state currently has eight operational refineries producing gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. But two are set to close — including Phillips 66’s Los Angeles-area refinery, which is scheduled to begin shutting down this month, and Valero’s…

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SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The controversial transportation funding bill, which raises taxes on gas and vehicle fees, remains unsigned on Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk. The Oregon House passed the bill on Sept. 1. After a series of unexpected delays related to the health concerns of a state senator, the Oregon Senate passed the bill on Sept. 29.Before the bill can be sent to the Governor’s desk, it must be signed by the Senate President, Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego, and the House Speaker, Julie Fahey, D-Eugene. Fahey signed the bill on Oct. 2, three days after it passed. Wagner signed…

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President of Woodhall Capital, Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, says the firm is targeting to raise at least $50 billion in global investments to support subnational and national development projects across Nigeria. Speaking on the sidelines of a forum “Facilitating intra-African Trade and Investment: Unlocking The Potential of African Direct Investments (ADI) and Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) For Sustainable Growth” organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Hunponu-Wusu outlined an ambitious multi-city investment roadshow aimed at unlocking financing for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects through strategic partnerships in London, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. She noted that Woodhall Capital has raised $6…

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Diwali 2025 stock market holidays, Muhurat Trading 2025 | Image: Republic With the festival of lights illuminating homes across India, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced their trading schedules for October 2025, including closures for key festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja (Balipratipada) and a special Muhurat Trading session. Here’s a detailed look at the stock market holidays and trading opportunities in October 2025. Diwali Week: Trading Amid Festivities The Diwali festive season brings a mix of market closures and a unique trading window that investors eagerly await. In 2025, the BSE and NSE will…

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Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued a new mandate for the province’s Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, right, alongside instructions to complete the Alberta’s AI data centre attraction strategy.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian PressAlberta is doubling down on artificial-intelligence data centres as part of a new mandate for Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, as the province looks to fast-track projects that generate their own electricity to avoid straining the public grid. Premier Danielle Smith issued the directive Thursday in a mandate letter alongside instructions to complete the province’s AI data centre attraction strategy, which aims to combine…

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