Altria Group (MO) 38.45 $MO
Which Tobacco Company Should Growth Investors Buy?
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 12:05PM CDT
Tobacco companies such as Altria Group , Reynolds American , and Lorillard are well known for their defensive nature and robust dividend payouts. However, the tobacco market is changing. And as the number of smokers within the United States...
Universal Corp Is Changing With the Times
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 10:53AM CDT
Most major tobacco companies, such as Altria and Reynolds American , have realized that their time has come. Indeed, smoking is a habit in terminal decline. To avoid going the way of the dinosaurs, tobacco companies have started to branch out...
Here's Your Guide to Altria's Q1 Earnings
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 9:00AM CDT
Altria Group reports first-quarter earnings on Thursday, April 24. The last time it reported earnings, Altria shares slid 3% on both lower cigarette shipment volume and lower-than-expected earnings. Expectations have since recovered; the stock...
The E-Cig Market Is Still Smokin'
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
Innokin iTaste SVD personal vaporizer fitted with an iClear30 Clearomizer. Source: Wikipedia. Although the Food and Drug Administration will undoubtedly try to snuff out the emerging electronic cigarette market when it reveals its...
Business events scheduled for the coming week
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Apr 18, 1:06PM CDT
MONDAY, April 21
Why Your Tobacco Holdings Are About to Receive a Cash Windfall
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 7:30AM CDT
Altria Group , Reynolds American , and Lorillard are about to have a lot more cash to spend. Some three-quarters of a billion dollars will start flowing to the three largest tobacco companies' bottom lines as federal tobacco quota legislation...
Altria Learns to Avoid Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Mistakes
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 4:30PM CDT
Altria Group , Coca-Cola , and PepsiCo are all leaders in their respective markets. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have dominated the carbonated soft drink market for a century and decades from now, the two companies are bound to maintain their No. 1...
Philip Morris Int'l 1Q profit falls nearly 12 pct
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Thu Apr 17, 9:24AM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Philip Morris International's first-quarter profit dropped nearly 12 percent as cigarette sales fell in the overseas markets that it serves and it was hurt by foreign exchange rates for the U.S. dollar.
How Altria Plans to Keep Delivering Returns
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 9:00AM CDT
In the world of tobacco stocks, many investors are concerned that the decline in smoking will result in a similar decrease in profits. Indeed, members of big tobacco such as Altria Group and Lorillard continue to grapple with a smaller pool of...
Philip Morris International Inc. Earnings: Is Growth Gone Forever?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 10:06AM CDT
On Thursday, Philip Morris International will release its quarterly report, and shareholders have worried about adverse trends from the global tobacco giant lately. Even as many investors chose to invest in Philip Morris rather than domestic peers...
Watch for Shares of Altria Group (MO) to Approach Resistance at $38.49
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 16, 9:04AM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $38.20 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $38.35. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $38.49 and $38.78.
Tobacco cos. make payments under state settlement
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Tue Apr 15, 2:28PM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The nation's top cigarette makers said Tuesday they have made about $6 billion in annual payments as part of a longstanding settlement in which some companies are paying states for smoking-related health care costs.
Which of these Smoke Producing Companies Are Worth Your Time?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 15, 11:27AM CDT
Dividend investors are always on the look out for good companies with great yields. Right now, Southern Company and Altria are two names that would top that list. But there's more to this comparison than yield. Giants with good yields Right...
Lorillard in Favor of e-Cigs Regulation - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 11:20AM CDT
Lorillard came out in support of the recently signed law, which prevents minors from buying electronic cigarettes. The legislation was signed into law by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and sets an example of responsible regulation.
SABMiller Considers Sale of Tsogo Sun Stake
at The Street - Tue Apr 15, 10:44AM CDT
The brewer's 40% holding in the South African hotel and casino group is worth more than $1 billion.
Philip Morris USA Makes Master Settlement Payment of Approximately $3.3 Billion
Business Wire - Tue Apr 15, 10:24AM CDT
Philip Morris USA (PM USA) today made its annual Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) payment. This year's payment is approximately $3.3 billion, net of various items related to the Non-Participating Manufacturer adjustment disputes.
Here's Why Philip Morris Is Still a Great Option for Any Portfolio
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 1:32PM CDT
Philip Morris International has always been thought of as a great buy-and-forget investment for any portfolio. Indeed, the company's defensive nature, robust dividend payout, and multi-billion dollar stock buybacks are all attractive qualities. ...
Is the Young E-Cig Industry Already Running Out of Puff?
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 12, 7:00AM CDT
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have been one of the most disruptive technologies to hit the tobacco sector in recent years. The market for them has grown rapidly, and many smokers are now switching to the e-cig over traditional, more harmful...
This is Why Altria Will Keep its Share of SABMiller
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 11, 11:42AM CDT
It is well known that Altria owns a near 30% economic interest in SABMiller . However, what investors often fail to realize is how much this holding is worth to Altria and how much SAB has contributed to Altria's growth over the past few years....
New Product Launches, Annual Shareholders Meetings, and Acquisitions - Analyst Notes on PepsiCo, Mondelez, Altria, Beam, and AB InBev
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 10, 10:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE: PEP), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), and Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: BUD). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Which Tobacco Company Should Growth Investors Buy?
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 12:05PM CDT
Tobacco companies such as Altria Group , Reynolds American , and Lorillard are well known for their defensive nature and robust dividend payouts. However, the tobacco market is changing. And as the number of smokers within the United States...
Universal Corp Is Changing With the Times
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 10:53AM CDT
Most major tobacco companies, such as Altria and Reynolds American , have realized that their time has come. Indeed, smoking is a habit in terminal decline. To avoid going the way of the dinosaurs, tobacco companies have started to branch out...
Here's Your Guide to Altria's Q1 Earnings
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 9:00AM CDT
Altria Group reports first-quarter earnings on Thursday, April 24. The last time it reported earnings, Altria shares slid 3% on both lower cigarette shipment volume and lower-than-expected earnings. Expectations have since recovered; the stock...
The E-Cig Market Is Still Smokin'
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 19, 8:30AM CDT
Innokin iTaste SVD personal vaporizer fitted with an iClear30 Clearomizer. Source: Wikipedia. Although the Food and Drug Administration will undoubtedly try to snuff out the emerging electronic cigarette market when it reveals its...
Business events scheduled for the coming week
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Apr 18, 1:06PM CDT
MONDAY, April 21
Why Your Tobacco Holdings Are About to Receive a Cash Windfall
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 7:30AM CDT
Altria Group , Reynolds American , and Lorillard are about to have a lot more cash to spend. Some three-quarters of a billion dollars will start flowing to the three largest tobacco companies' bottom lines as federal tobacco quota legislation...
Altria Learns to Avoid Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Mistakes
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 4:30PM CDT
Altria Group , Coca-Cola , and PepsiCo are all leaders in their respective markets. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have dominated the carbonated soft drink market for a century and decades from now, the two companies are bound to maintain their No. 1...
Philip Morris Int'l 1Q profit falls nearly 12 pct
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Thu Apr 17, 9:24AM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Philip Morris International's first-quarter profit dropped nearly 12 percent as cigarette sales fell in the overseas markets that it serves and it was hurt by foreign exchange rates for the U.S. dollar.
How Altria Plans to Keep Delivering Returns
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 17, 9:00AM CDT
In the world of tobacco stocks, many investors are concerned that the decline in smoking will result in a similar decrease in profits. Indeed, members of big tobacco such as Altria Group and Lorillard continue to grapple with a smaller pool of...
Philip Morris International Inc. Earnings: Is Growth Gone Forever?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 16, 10:06AM CDT
On Thursday, Philip Morris International will release its quarterly report, and shareholders have worried about adverse trends from the global tobacco giant lately. Even as many investors chose to invest in Philip Morris rather than domestic peers...
Watch for Shares of Altria Group (MO) to Approach Resistance at $38.49
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 16, 9:04AM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $38.20 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $38.35. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $38.49 and $38.78.
Tobacco cos. make payments under state settlement
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Tue Apr 15, 2:28PM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The nation's top cigarette makers said Tuesday they have made about $6 billion in annual payments as part of a longstanding settlement in which some companies are paying states for smoking-related health care costs.
Which of these Smoke Producing Companies Are Worth Your Time?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 15, 11:27AM CDT
Dividend investors are always on the look out for good companies with great yields. Right now, Southern Company and Altria are two names that would top that list. But there's more to this comparison than yield. Giants with good yields Right...
Lorillard in Favor of e-Cigs Regulation - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 15, 11:20AM CDT
Lorillard came out in support of the recently signed law, which prevents minors from buying electronic cigarettes. The legislation was signed into law by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and sets an example of responsible regulation.
SABMiller Considers Sale of Tsogo Sun Stake
at The Street - Tue Apr 15, 10:44AM CDT
The brewer's 40% holding in the South African hotel and casino group is worth more than $1 billion.
Philip Morris USA Makes Master Settlement Payment of Approximately $3.3 Billion
Business Wire - Tue Apr 15, 10:24AM CDT
Philip Morris USA (PM USA) today made its annual Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) payment. This year's payment is approximately $3.3 billion, net of various items related to the Non-Participating Manufacturer adjustment disputes.
Here's Why Philip Morris Is Still a Great Option for Any Portfolio
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 14, 1:32PM CDT
Philip Morris International has always been thought of as a great buy-and-forget investment for any portfolio. Indeed, the company's defensive nature, robust dividend payout, and multi-billion dollar stock buybacks are all attractive qualities. ...
Is the Young E-Cig Industry Already Running Out of Puff?
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 12, 7:00AM CDT
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have been one of the most disruptive technologies to hit the tobacco sector in recent years. The market for them has grown rapidly, and many smokers are now switching to the e-cig over traditional, more harmful...
This is Why Altria Will Keep its Share of SABMiller
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 11, 11:42AM CDT
It is well known that Altria owns a near 30% economic interest in SABMiller . However, what investors often fail to realize is how much this holding is worth to Altria and how much SAB has contributed to Altria's growth over the past few years....
New Product Launches, Annual Shareholders Meetings, and Acquisitions - Analyst Notes on PepsiCo, Mondelez, Altria, Beam, and AB InBev
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 10, 10:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE: PEP), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Beam Inc. (NYSE: BEAM), and Anheuser Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: BUD). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
