Forbes Earnings Preview: Philip Morris International
Analysts expect higher profit for Philip Morris International (PM) when the company reports its fourth quarter results on Thursday, February 7, 2013. The consensus estimate is calling for profit of...
View ArticleThe Russian Smoking Ban: Will It Snuff Out Big Tobacco Profits?
Last week, Russia became the latest country to impose major new restrictions on smoking in public places.
View ArticleNoteworthy ETF Inflows: VXUS, TOT, GSK, BTI
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (NASD: VXUS) where we have...
View ArticleForbes Earnings Preview: Philip Morris International (PM)
Philip Morris International (PM) reports its second quarter earnings on Thursday, July 18, 2013. The Wall Street consensus is $1.41 per share, up 4% from a year ago when Philip Morris reported earnings...
View ArticleForeign Smokers Keep Philip Morris International Offering Sinful Yield
Higher prices have partially offset lower unit sales and kept the cash rolling into Philip Morris.
View ArticleWhich Corporations Pay The Highest Taxes?
The 25 biggest tax bills go to the likes of Apple, ExxonMobil, Microsoft and General Electric.
View ArticleIs Reynolds American Seeking Lorillard Or Selling Santa Fe?
Take a look at the idea that Reynolds American (RAI), 42% owned by British American Tobacco (BAT), is reported to be close to a deal to merge with rival Lorillard (LO). BAT has never been shy of using...
View ArticleCamel, Newport Makers Talking Merger As E-Cigarettes Roil Industry
With the cigarette industry in trouble, it's time for big tobacco to get bigger.
View ArticleReynolds, Lorillard Dump Blu E-Cigarettes In $27 Billion Merger
Where there's smoke, there's often fire -- especially in a tobacco merger.
View ArticleBangladesh's Apex Group Emerges As Shoemaker To The World
Manzur Elahi's Apex Group in Bangladesh is at the center of an emerging--and scrutinized--footwear hub.
View ArticleOversold Conditions For British American Tobacco (BTI)
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One way we can try to measure the level of fear in a given stock is through a...
View ArticleFriday Sector Laggards: Cigarettes & Tobacco, Vehicle Manufacturers
In trading on Friday, cigarettes & tobacco shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Alliance One International (AOI), down about 4.4%...
View ArticleAn Exceptional Insight Into Commercial Bribery Practices At British American...
A whistleblower has released a wealth of documents about corruption allegations in Africa. It details evidence of bribery of public officials, politicians and managers in rival firms.
View ArticleMonday Sector Leaders: Metals & Mining, Cigarettes & Tobacco Stocks
In trading on Monday, metals & mining shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.4%. Leading the group were shares of Teck Resources (TCK), up about 16.8% and shares of Westmoreland...
View ArticleThursday Sector Leaders: Cigarettes & Tobacco, Beverages & Wineries
In trading on Thursday, cigarettes & tobacco shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 0.5%. Leading the group were shares of 22nd Century Group (XXII), up about 5.4% and shares of...
View ArticleThe Cloud Boost: MSFT Shares Hit All-Time High On Strength Of New Businesses
The markets were floating in a sea of red in the early going, even as positive earnings news streamed in that may eventually help them turn higher. Microsoft shares jumped better than 6% in post-market...
View ArticleIf You're OK With A 'Sin' Stock, There's Value In Tobacco
What can you expect as an investor in "vice" stocks like tobacco? We asked four advisors who follow the sector and contribute to MoneyShow.com. To start with: low valuations, above average yields and...
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