No company wants to release Doodad 3 when its chief rival is launching Thingamabob 4, for fear of apparently lagging behind.

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While last year, 9% of respondents said their biggest stressor was fear of being fired from their job, this year only 4% said that was their chief concern.

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Locals fear however, as many as 4, 000 homes may be built as part of Cheshire East Council's plans, which also include a new primary school and shops.

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Some property companies recovered from losses brought about by fear of further tightening in the housing market: Poly Real Estate Group added 1.4% and China Merchants Property Development rose 1.6%.

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