Reynolds-Lorillard Merger Delayed; Review Period Extended - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 1:40PM CDT
The much-hyped merger between tobacco majors Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) and Lorillard Inc. (LO) may be delayed as Antitrust authorities have decided to scrutinize the pros and cons of the collaboration further.
Next Resistance Level for Altria Group (MO) is $43.23
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 02, 1:12PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $43.04 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $43.16. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $43.23 and $43.42.
InvestorsObserver releases comments on Toyota, Philip Morris, H&R Block, Toll Brothers, and Cienna
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 02, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver.com releases its Stocks To Watch guide.
Financial Results, Updated Website, Technical Updates, and Increase in Dividend - Research Reports on Hillshire, Tyson, Herbalife, Altria and Mondelez
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 01, 7:45AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding The Hillshire Brands Co. (NYSE: HSH), Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO) and Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6114-100free.
How to Get a Dividend Check Every Month of the Year
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 31, 12:00PM CDT
One of the best arguments for investing in dividend-paying stocks is that they provide income that you're free to spend anywhere you want. These regular checks can help cover the regular expenses of life. But most dividend stocks pay their dividends...
Children Using e-Cigarettes Are More at Risk of Trying Cigarettes
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 31, 8:34AM CDT
Children using e-cigarettes like Lorillard 's Blu are twice as likely to try traditional cigarettes made by Lorillard, Reynolds , and Altria Group than those who have never tried an e-cigarette. According to the Centers for Disease Control,...
Tobacco merger under review
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 29, 5:58PM CDT
The FTC requested Camel brand cigarette maker Reynolds American (RAI) and Newport cigarette maker Lorillard (LO) to submit more information as part of its anti-trust review of the merger between the 2 tobacco giants. The companies announced the...
5 Things Altria Group Inc. Management Wants You to Know
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 29, 5:24PM CDT
Source: Altria Group. Tobacco giant Altria Group has wowed investors for decades with its strong share-price appreciation and plentiful dividend payments to shareholders. Yet even though the company has successfully fended off major threats to...
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Aug 29, 4:41PM CDT
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Battle To Top Tobacco Industry Hits Snag For Reynolds
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Aug 29, 1:26PM CDT
How big can tobacco get? The proposed marriage between Reynolds American (RAI) and Lorillard (LO) has come under antitrust scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission, the two tobacco giants announced jointly in a statement on Friday. Each company has...
Altria Group (MO) Approaches New Upside Target of $43.21
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Aug 29, 9:29AM CDT
Shares of Altria Group (NYSE:MO) opened today above their pivot of $42.85 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $43.06. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $43.21 and $43.58 will be of interest.
Feds reviewing Reynolds' deal to buy Lorillard
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Fri Aug 29, 7:05AM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal regulators are putting Camel cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc.'s planned $25 billion takeover of rival Newport maker Lorillard Inc. under the microscope.
The American Heart Association Just Delivered a Huge Blow to Cigarette Companies
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 27, 7:00PM CDT
E-cigarettes are taking the smoking country by storm, but not everyone is thrilled about it. The American Heart Association raised concerns about the devices in a policy statement released on Monday. The influential group says e-cigarettes threaten...
5 Things Philip Morris International's Management Wants You to Know
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 27, 4:12PM CDT
Source: Philip Morris International. For tobacco-industry investors, Philip Morris International has long held the promise of worldwide growth in cigarette demand as a larger consumer class in emerging-market nations gains enough disposable...
What To Buy: Top 3 Buy-Rated Dividend Stocks: TAL, MO, GEO
at The Street - Wed Aug 27, 10:30AM CDT
These 3 dividend stocks are rated a Buy by TheStreet
Is It Time to Buy Altria Group, Inc. Stock?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 26, 6:00PM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons. For decades, Altria Group has been a leader in the tobacco industry, giving investors huge total returns both from its always-impressive dividend yield and long-term share-price appreciation. Even as the regulatory...
Feds seek comment on lower-risk tobacco bid
By MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Tue Aug 26, 1:22PM CDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal regulators are seeking public comment on smokeless tobacco maker Swedish Match's request to certify its General-branded tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes.
Philip Morris Earnings and the Future of Global Tobacco
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 26, 9:00AM CDT
Source: Debbie Tingzon , Flickr. Recently, investors in Philip Morris International have had to deal with some difficult times, as prospects for the global tobacco industry have looked a lot less certain than they did in years past. Coming into...
Altria Companies' Employee Fund Donates $3.1 Million to Nonprofits
Business Wire - Tue Aug 26, 8:31AM CDT
The Altria Companies Employee Community Fund (ACECF) awarded $3.1 million in grants to 142 non-profit organizations based in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Illinois and Kentucky. The fund is the only employee-managed workplace-giving program that is publicly reported among U.S. companies, according to the Changing Our World organization. ACECF represents the power of giving together, rather than individually. By giving through the fund, employee donations have a greater impact in helping to address the most pressing community needs where Altria's companies have operations.