Burberry hammered after warning on profits -UPDATE

Shares in British fashion house Burberry plunged in early trading after it warned profits this year would be at the lower end of expectations.

Shares in British fashion house Burberry plunged in early trading after it warned profits this year would be at the lower end of expectations.

The stock fell almost 18% when markets opened as the firm said it was taking steps to cut costs and maintain short-term profitability.

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