Volkswagen (VOW3 GY) cuts China sales expectations to around 3.2mln cars by 2030, Handelsblatt reports

Volkswagen's downward revision of its sales expectations in China signals potential challenges in one of its key markets, reflecting ongoing competitive pressures and changing consumer preferences.

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Volkswagen (VOW3 GY) cuts China sales expectations to around 3.2mln cars by 2030, Handelsblatt reports

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BT (BT/ LN) will work with Nscale on sovereign AI data centres in the UK, Bloomberg reports

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This adjustment could impact investor sentiment and raise questions about the company's growth trajectory and strategic plans, particularly within the context of its overall profitability and market share in the evolving automotive landscape.

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