Aston Martin warns profits to almost halve after grim December

(Reuters) - Aston Martin warned its annual profit would almost halve as tough trading conditions continued through its peak month of December, sending the luxury carmaker's shares down about 12%. Tuesday's warning is the latest from the British company, whose shares have plunged about three quarters in value since their 2018 listing.The 106-year-old firm, famed for being fictional agent James Bond's brand of choice, cut its forecast for wholesale volumes and profit margins in July, and reduced..