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GM losses deepen in 4Q

Written on February 27, 2009

General Motors Corp. reported a net loss of $9.6 billion in the fourth quarter and a full-year 2008 loss of $30.9 billion including special items.

On an earnings per share basis, the losses were $15.71 and $53.32, respectively.

The Detroit carmaker (NYSE: GM) is working with the U.S. government on a funding plan to remain in business as sales continue to fall to record lows worldwide.

Global sales in 2008 were down 5 percent, or 3 payday loans for bad credit.6 million vehicles, compared to 2007 levels, and in the U.S., sales fell by 18 percent, or nearly 3 million units.

GM said fourth-quarter revenue was $30.8 billion, down from $46.8 billion, year-over-year. Total revenue in 2008 was $149 billion, compared with $180 billion in 2007. GM’s core automotive business generated revenue of $148 billion in 2008, down from $178 billion in 2007.

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