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(Reuters) – BMW expects its fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings to be significantly below last year and its full-year margin to be in the lower half of its 6-7% target, according to slides posted on the carmaker’s website on Tuesday. Inflation and higher fixed costs from unwinding inventory hit its earnings in the last three months, according to the slides published on its website, leading to a year-on-year margin decline. The slides were presented during a call with investors that was not open to the press during a closed period on company information ahead of its annual results, which will be released…

lorozco3D / iStock.com A recent study by GOBankingRates broke down just how far $750,000 in combined savings and Social Security would last for someone’s retirement in each state of the union, considering such factors as housing markets, healthcare costs and varied cost of living expenses across America. Such a list, though, can be a bit overwhelming at first, especially for someone just in the beginning stages of planning their retirement, and where to experience it. Find Out: How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 50 Major Cities Learn More: 4 Unusual Ways To Make Extra Money…

Determined to “focus” on its own prices rather than matching competitors, Asda has ditched the scheme just 12 months after launch. Asda has dropped its Aldi and Lidl price match scheme 12 months after it was introduced, in a bid to focus on its own prices “not competitor comparisons”. The supermarket chain is set to launch its largest ‘Rollback’ price cuts campaign in years. This follows the launch earlier this month of the Big Jan Price Drop initiative, which saw Asda reduce the price of more than 2,500 household staples by an average of 26%. “We’re focused on our own…

Justin Sullivan / Getty Images General Motors posted a surprise net loss for the fourth quarter, but its revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat estimates. The automaker posted billions in one-time charges for recent moves like restructuring its China business and halting development of its Cruise robotaxis. GM predicts rising profits in 2025, assuming a «stable policy environment» in North America. General Motors (GM) posted better fourth quarter revenue and adjusted earnings than analysts had expected, as it recorded billions in one-time charges because of recent changes to the automaker’s business plans. The parent of Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC…

iQOO Neo 10R is expected to launch in India soon as the company’s first smartphone sporting a special ‘R’ badge, Gadgets 360 exclusively reported on Friday. The company has now confirmed the phone’s launch and announced one of its key specifications. Meanwhile, a tipster has also shed light on details about the upcoming iQOO Neo 10R, suggesting that it may come with a 1.5K OLED screen, 6,400mAh battery, and haptics powered by the company’s X-axis linear motor.iQOO Neo 10R India Launch ConfirmedIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), iQOO CEO Nipun Marya announced that iQOO Neo 10R will launch in…

slovegrove / iStock.com Buffalo nickels are not only nostalgic coins but also potentially worth much more than five cents to rare coin collectors. Designed by Sculptor James Earle Fraser in 1911, they were in circulation from 1913 until 1938, and what started as only pocket change became valuable artifacts with historical (and maybe even monetary) significance. Check Out: These 4 Rare Nickels From Over 20 Years Ago Are Worth a Ton Now Read Next: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 In the past, finding an American Buffalo nickel, often referred to as an Indian Head Nickel,…

General Motors (GM) continued its strong run of quarterly performance last year on Tuesday, with full-year profit that came in at the high end of its range and upbeat forward guidance. But challenges still remain for the US automaker in 2025, with its electric vehicle business and manufacturing footprint possibly under threat from new White House regulations. For the fourth quarter, GM posted revenue of $47.70 billion, compared with $44.46 billion per Bloomberg estimates. That’s 11% more than the $42.98 billion the company reported a year ago. GM reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92, versus the $1.83 expected.…

The 2023 American thriller Strange Darling, written and directed by JT Mollner, is now available for streaming on Jio Cinema Premium in India. Starring Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, and Ed Begley Jr., the film has gained attention for its suspenseful narrative, compelling performances, and gripping twists. Set in rural Oregon, the story follows a one-night stand between two individuals that spirals into a deadly game of survival. Divided into six nonlinear chapters, the film dramatises a pivotal moment in a serial killer’s long spree across the Western United States.When and Where to Watch Strange DarlingThe film, released for…

Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose as much as 2.6% premarket Tuesday as the AI chipmaker began to recover from a massive decline the prior day that shaved nearly $600 billion off its market cap. Shares of the chipmaker later pared gains, up less than a percentage point after the market open. Nvidia’s 17% freefall Monday was prompted by investor anxieties related to a new, cost-effective AI model from the Chinese startup DeepSeek. Some Wall Street analysts worried that the cheaper costs DeepSeek claimed to have spent training its latest AI models, due in part to using fewer AI chips, meant US…

Charlotte Lock will head up marketing at the V&A, with a focus on developing audiences under the age of 35. Charlotte Lock. Source: V&A. Charlotte Lock, who recently left her role leading marketing at the John Lewis Partnership, has joined the V&A as its director of audiences. In her new role, Lock will sit on the V&A executive board and be responsible for marketing, brand, audience, communications, digital engagement and experience. She will report to Tim Reeve, the organisation’s deputy director and chief operating officer. Lock will oversee the delivery of the V&A’s brand and audience strategy, with a focus…