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Reynolds, Altria Lead Smokers Toward Tobacco's New Era
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 01, 4:26PM CDT
Despite a rising onslaught of health warnings, Big Tobacco is muscling up with the marriage of two industry giants, the rise of e-cigarettes and increasing pricing power, even in the face of a long-term decline in cigarette sales. On the merger...
TOT, BTI and BCS Earnings Reports Potentially Impacted by Research Linking Stock Price and HR Metrics
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 8:07AM CDT
The Human Capital Management Institute (HCMI), an industry leader in predictive human capital management metrics and advanced workforce analytics solutions, released research showing that profit and revenue don't actually predict stock price, but some other, little-used metrics do (http://hcminst.com/linking-human-capital-to-business-performance). The study, performed by Jeff Higgins, CEO of the Human Capital Management Institute, and Pepperdine University professor Donald Atwater, shows that human capital contributions to stock performance are clearly linked. According to the model, a 10% increase in human capital productivity metrics are associated with stock price gains of -.7% to 29% by sector. Human capital metrics are significant in all sectors explaining 35% to 64% of rate of change in stock prices, far more than the average 1% explained by net income.
British American Tobacco CEO and FD Interviewed on Half-Year 2014 Results
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Jul 30, 2:30AM CDT
LONDON, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of British American Tobacco After 1.38% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jul 21, 5:35PM CDT
British American Tobacco (AMEX:BTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.44 to a high of $120.20. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $119.65 on volume of 298,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Here's What you Need to Know About the Reynolds American-Lorillard Deal
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 9:00AM CDT
Reynolds American and Lorillard announced their intent to merge earlier this week, ending months of speculation by investors and analysts alike. However, it seems as if the deal has not quite gone according to plan. At the time of writing,...
E-cigarette Market in India Markt Report 2014-2018: Market Set to Grow at a CAGR of 63%
M2 - Fri Jul 18, 9:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pn6jhq/ecigarette) has announced the addition of the "E-cigarette Market in India 2014-2018" report to their offering. The E-cigarette market in India will grow at a CAGR of 63.38 percent over the period 2013-2018. An e-cigarette is an electronic inhaler that simulates tobacco smoking. It is a battery-powered inhaler designed to provide inhaled doses of tobacco by way of vaporizing the solutions and simulating the effects of smoking by heating a nicotine liquid into vapor, which the user then inhales and exhales. An e-cigarette is also known as an e-vaping device, a personal vaporizer, or an e-nicotine delivery system. It contains a heating element that vaporizes liquid nicotine or a flavored liquid. The e-liquids used in e-cigarettes are available in different flavors such as pink bubble gum, menthol, watermelon, and peach. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the E-cigarette market in India for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from sales of e-cigarettes and related products such as cartridges, refills, and e-liquids. The market forecast is based on the understanding that e-cigarette sales during the forecast period may not be affected by the socio-political and legal dynamics in the country. The report, the E-cigarette Market in India 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on India; it also covers the E-cigarette market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - A S SMOKEFREE Electronic Cigarette India Pvt. Ltd - Jet Age Creations - Niew Focus Global Impex Pvt. Ltd - RRR Chemicals - Shenzhen Joye tech Co. Ltd - SteamLite Sales Pvt. Ltd - Steamz Agro India Pvt. Other Prominent Vendors - Altria Group Inc. - Ballantyne Brands LLC - British American Tobacco plc - CB Distributors Inc. - FIN Branding Group LLC - Gamucci Ltd - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - Logic Technology Development LLC - Lorillard Inc. - Nicotek LLC - NJOY Inc. - Reynolds American Inc. - Vapestick Group Ltd - Vapor Corp. - VMR Products LLC - Zandera Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pn6jhq/ecigarette
Philip Morris Q2 Earnings Beat On Strong Pricing
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 17, 1:56PM CDT
Philip Morris (PM) shares rose Thursday on better-than-expected Q2 profit and sales, as strong pricing and market share offset fewer cigarettes shipped. The maker of Marlboro and other brands for international markets said earnings minus items...
Philip Morris' Diversification Guarantees Long-Term Success
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 17, 1:00PM CDT
When Philip Morris cut its full-year earnings forecast at the end of last month, much of the market concentrated on the headline figures. However, some investors failed to spot management's comments about the company's upcoming release of...
Reynolds American No Longer Blowing Smoke: It's Buying Lorillard
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 15, 7:14PM CDT
After months of speculation and rumor-mongering, Reynolds American announced that it's finally acquiring rival Lorillard in a cash-and-stock deal worth some $27.4 billion. The news comes just days after the two tobacco giants confirmed they...
Why Altria Group (MO) Stock Is Slumping Today
at The Street - Tue Jul 15, 10:48AM CDT
Altria Group (MO) stock is lower as the cigarette sector is declining today.
E-Cigarette Market in the UK 2014-2018: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 39%
M2 - Tue Jul 15, 10:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/277bzb/ecigarette) has announced the addition of the "E-Cigarette Market in the UK 2014-2018" report to their offering. The E-cigarette market if forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 39.8% to 2018 An e-cigarette/e-vaping device/personal vaporizer/e-nicotine delivery system is a type of electronic inhaler used to simulate tobacco smoking. It contains a heating element that vaporizes the liquid solution, which may be nicotine or a flavored liquid. In short, e-cigarettes are battery-powered nicotine inhalers that are designed to mimic traditional cigarettes. The e-liquids used in e-cigarettes are available in different flavors such as pink bubble gum, menthol, watermelon, peach, and many more. As yet, the effects of e-cigarettes on the human body are not fully known. However, e-cigarettes are considered less toxic than traditional cigarettes as they produce vapor instead of smoke. They are considered an effective aid in smoking cessation. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the E-cigarette market in the UK for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report takes into account revenue generated from sales of e-cigarettes and related products such as cartridges, refills, and e-liquids. The forecast takes into consideration the fact that sales of e-cigarettes during the forecast period are not affected by the sociopolitical and legal dynamics in the UK. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - British American Tobacco plc - Lorillard Inc. - Nicocigs Ltd. - Vivid Vapours Ltd. Other Prominent Vendors - Altria Group Inc. - FIN Branding Group LLC - Gamucci Ltd. - Green Smoke Inc. - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - Logic Technology - NJOY Inc. - Reynolds American Inc. - Vapestick Group Ltd. - Vapor Corp. - VMR Products LLC - Zandera Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Other Prominent Vendors For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/277bzb/ecigarette
Will Lorillard, Reynolds Be The No. 2 Tobacco Firm?
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 11, 5:31PM CDT
Tobacco maker Lorillard settled to a 4% gain Friday after surging nearly 7% in early trade. Its IBD Dividend Leader peer Reynolds American went the other way, narrowing an early 3% loss to 1% by the end of the day. The two stocks moved on early...
Reynolds American Wants to Smoke the Markets With Lorillard Acquisition
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 11, 10:25AM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons. A merger between tobacco giants Lorillard and Reynolds American has been rumored for months , but after Imperial Tobacco announced it was buying certain brands from both companies, it should have all but...
Reynolds American, Lorillard Deal May Reshape Big Tobacco: What Wall Street Thinks
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 8:39AM CDT
Reynolds American and Lorillard confirm they are in merger talks.
Why Lorillard (LO) Stock Is Surging This Morning
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 6:51AM CDT
Shares of Lorillard (LO) are up in pre-market trade as Reynolds American (RAI) is reportedly closer to purchasing the company and a deal could be announced next week.
Reynolds American confirms discussions about possible business combination
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 11, 6:00AM CDT
In response to United Kingdom disclosure obligations, today Imperial Tobacco PLC issued an announcement describing certain discussions among Imperial, Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard, Inc.
July 11 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 5:50AM CDT
U.S. stock futures rise; Alibaba to launch IPO process by end of July, a report says; Wells Fargo to report second-quarter earnings.
European Stocks Recover as Panic Over Portugal Banks Subsides
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 5:28AM CDT
European markets recover some of their mojo Friday following Thursday's rout.
'Fast Money' Recap: Digging Into Oil Prices
at The Street - Thu Jul 10, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel looked at whether WTI will go lower, how that will affect transportation stocks and how successful a Kim Kardashian mobile game app can be.
Reynolds, Altria Lead Smokers Toward Tobacco's New Era
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 01, 4:26PM CDT
Despite a rising onslaught of health warnings, Big Tobacco is muscling up with the marriage of two industry giants, the rise of e-cigarettes and increasing pricing power, even in the face of a long-term decline in cigarette sales. On the merger...
TOT, BTI and BCS Earnings Reports Potentially Impacted by Research Linking Stock Price and HR Metrics
M2 - Wed Jul 30, 8:07AM CDT
The Human Capital Management Institute (HCMI), an industry leader in predictive human capital management metrics and advanced workforce analytics solutions, released research showing that profit and revenue don't actually predict stock price, but some other, little-used metrics do (http://hcminst.com/linking-human-capital-to-business-performance). The study, performed by Jeff Higgins, CEO of the Human Capital Management Institute, and Pepperdine University professor Donald Atwater, shows that human capital contributions to stock performance are clearly linked. According to the model, a 10% increase in human capital productivity metrics are associated with stock price gains of -.7% to 29% by sector. Human capital metrics are significant in all sectors explaining 35% to 64% of rate of change in stock prices, far more than the average 1% explained by net income.
British American Tobacco CEO and FD Interviewed on Half-Year 2014 Results
PR Newswire Europe - Wed Jul 30, 2:30AM CDT
LONDON, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of British American Tobacco After 1.38% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Jul 21, 5:35PM CDT
British American Tobacco (AMEX:BTI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.44 to a high of $120.20. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $119.65 on volume of 298,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Here's What you Need to Know About the Reynolds American-Lorillard Deal
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 9:00AM CDT
Reynolds American and Lorillard announced their intent to merge earlier this week, ending months of speculation by investors and analysts alike. However, it seems as if the deal has not quite gone according to plan. At the time of writing,...
E-cigarette Market in India Markt Report 2014-2018: Market Set to Grow at a CAGR of 63%
M2 - Fri Jul 18, 9:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pn6jhq/ecigarette) has announced the addition of the "E-cigarette Market in India 2014-2018" report to their offering. The E-cigarette market in India will grow at a CAGR of 63.38 percent over the period 2013-2018. An e-cigarette is an electronic inhaler that simulates tobacco smoking. It is a battery-powered inhaler designed to provide inhaled doses of tobacco by way of vaporizing the solutions and simulating the effects of smoking by heating a nicotine liquid into vapor, which the user then inhales and exhales. An e-cigarette is also known as an e-vaping device, a personal vaporizer, or an e-nicotine delivery system. It contains a heating element that vaporizes liquid nicotine or a flavored liquid. The e-liquids used in e-cigarettes are available in different flavors such as pink bubble gum, menthol, watermelon, and peach. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the E-cigarette market in India for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from sales of e-cigarettes and related products such as cartridges, refills, and e-liquids. The market forecast is based on the understanding that e-cigarette sales during the forecast period may not be affected by the socio-political and legal dynamics in the country. The report, the E-cigarette Market in India 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on India; it also covers the E-cigarette market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - A S SMOKEFREE Electronic Cigarette India Pvt. Ltd - Jet Age Creations - Niew Focus Global Impex Pvt. Ltd - RRR Chemicals - Shenzhen Joye tech Co. Ltd - SteamLite Sales Pvt. Ltd - Steamz Agro India Pvt. Other Prominent Vendors - Altria Group Inc. - Ballantyne Brands LLC - British American Tobacco plc - CB Distributors Inc. - FIN Branding Group LLC - Gamucci Ltd - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - Logic Technology Development LLC - Lorillard Inc. - Nicotek LLC - NJOY Inc. - Reynolds American Inc. - Vapestick Group Ltd - Vapor Corp. - VMR Products LLC - Zandera Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pn6jhq/ecigarette
Philip Morris Q2 Earnings Beat On Strong Pricing
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 17, 1:56PM CDT
Philip Morris (PM) shares rose Thursday on better-than-expected Q2 profit and sales, as strong pricing and market share offset fewer cigarettes shipped. The maker of Marlboro and other brands for international markets said earnings minus items...
Philip Morris' Diversification Guarantees Long-Term Success
Rupert Hargreaves, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 17, 1:00PM CDT
When Philip Morris cut its full-year earnings forecast at the end of last month, much of the market concentrated on the headline figures. However, some investors failed to spot management's comments about the company's upcoming release of...
Reynolds American No Longer Blowing Smoke: It's Buying Lorillard
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 15, 7:14PM CDT
After months of speculation and rumor-mongering, Reynolds American announced that it's finally acquiring rival Lorillard in a cash-and-stock deal worth some $27.4 billion. The news comes just days after the two tobacco giants confirmed they...
Why Altria Group (MO) Stock Is Slumping Today
at The Street - Tue Jul 15, 10:48AM CDT
Altria Group (MO) stock is lower as the cigarette sector is declining today.
E-Cigarette Market in the UK 2014-2018: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 39%
M2 - Tue Jul 15, 10:14AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/277bzb/ecigarette) has announced the addition of the "E-Cigarette Market in the UK 2014-2018" report to their offering. The E-cigarette market if forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 39.8% to 2018 An e-cigarette/e-vaping device/personal vaporizer/e-nicotine delivery system is a type of electronic inhaler used to simulate tobacco smoking. It contains a heating element that vaporizes the liquid solution, which may be nicotine or a flavored liquid. In short, e-cigarettes are battery-powered nicotine inhalers that are designed to mimic traditional cigarettes. The e-liquids used in e-cigarettes are available in different flavors such as pink bubble gum, menthol, watermelon, peach, and many more. As yet, the effects of e-cigarettes on the human body are not fully known. However, e-cigarettes are considered less toxic than traditional cigarettes as they produce vapor instead of smoke. They are considered an effective aid in smoking cessation. This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the E-cigarette market in the UK for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report takes into account revenue generated from sales of e-cigarettes and related products such as cartridges, refills, and e-liquids. The forecast takes into consideration the fact that sales of e-cigarettes during the forecast period are not affected by the sociopolitical and legal dynamics in the UK. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - British American Tobacco plc - Lorillard Inc. - Nicocigs Ltd. - Vivid Vapours Ltd. Other Prominent Vendors - Altria Group Inc. - FIN Branding Group LLC - Gamucci Ltd. - Green Smoke Inc. - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - Logic Technology - NJOY Inc. - Reynolds American Inc. - Vapestick Group Ltd. - Vapor Corp. - VMR Products LLC - Zandera Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Product Life Cycle Analysis - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis - Other Prominent Vendors For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/277bzb/ecigarette
Will Lorillard, Reynolds Be The No. 2 Tobacco Firm?
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Jul 11, 5:31PM CDT
Tobacco maker Lorillard settled to a 4% gain Friday after surging nearly 7% in early trade. Its IBD Dividend Leader peer Reynolds American went the other way, narrowing an early 3% loss to 1% by the end of the day. The two stocks moved on early...
Reynolds American Wants to Smoke the Markets With Lorillard Acquisition
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 11, 10:25AM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons. A merger between tobacco giants Lorillard and Reynolds American has been rumored for months , but after Imperial Tobacco announced it was buying certain brands from both companies, it should have all but...
Reynolds American, Lorillard Deal May Reshape Big Tobacco: What Wall Street Thinks
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 8:39AM CDT
Reynolds American and Lorillard confirm they are in merger talks.
Why Lorillard (LO) Stock Is Surging This Morning
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 6:51AM CDT
Shares of Lorillard (LO) are up in pre-market trade as Reynolds American (RAI) is reportedly closer to purchasing the company and a deal could be announced next week.
Reynolds American confirms discussions about possible business combination
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 11, 6:00AM CDT
In response to United Kingdom disclosure obligations, today Imperial Tobacco PLC issued an announcement describing certain discussions among Imperial, Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard, Inc.
July 11 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 5:50AM CDT
U.S. stock futures rise; Alibaba to launch IPO process by end of July, a report says; Wells Fargo to report second-quarter earnings.
European Stocks Recover as Panic Over Portugal Banks Subsides
at The Street - Fri Jul 11, 5:28AM CDT
European markets recover some of their mojo Friday following Thursday's rout.
'Fast Money' Recap: Digging Into Oil Prices
at The Street - Thu Jul 10, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel looked at whether WTI will go lower, how that will affect transportation stocks and how successful a Kim Kardashian mobile game app can be.
