Altria Group (MO) 44.99 $MO
Is Lorillard Inc.'s Stock a Buy?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 2:17PM CDT
After the rumor mill got running that Lorillard was a possible buyout candidate earlier this year, shares of the cigarette maker started to climb and when Reynolds-American finally proved the rumors true and made its $27.4 billion offer the...
Lieff Cabraser Announces That Jurors Hold Philip Morris USA Accountable for Engaging in 50-Year Conspiracy
Business Wire - Fri Sep 19, 11:25AM CDT
Attorney Kenneth Byrd of the Nashville office of national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, joined by co-counsel Lance Oliver of Motley Rice LLC, announced that a jury in federal court in Florida this week returned a verdict of $27,010,000.14 against Philip Morris USA Inc. In 1958, plaintiff Judith Berger started smoking when she was 14 years old and began smoking a pack a day by age 16. At the trial, evidence was introduced showing that 90 percent of daily cigarette smokers start smoking as teenagers and that the tobacco industry targeted youth for this very reason. The $27 million verdict included a punitive damages award of 20,760,000 dollars and 14 cents.
Altria Group (MO) Approaches New Upside Target of $45.01
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 10:40AM CDT
Shares of Altria Group (NYSE:MO) opened today above their pivot of $44.67 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $44.87. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $45.01 and $45.35.
What Altria Shareholders Need to Know for September
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 12:58PM CDT
It's a big month for Altria Group and its shareholders. The company behind Marlboro cigarettes and smokeless brands including Copenhagen and Skoal has put up steady results this year, thanks mostly to these strong brands. In addition, Altria Group...
Altria Hits 52-Week High on AB InBev's SABMiller Buy Rumor - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 12:10PM CDT
Shares of cigarette manufacturer Altria Group Inc. (MO) hit a new 52-week high of $44.50 on Sep 16 on rumors of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), aka AB InBev, looking for finances to buy the brewing company, SABMiller plc (SBMRY).
Why a Major E-Cigarette Company Is Lobbying for More Regulation
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 10:29AM CDT
Reynolds American is lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tighter restrictions on the e-vapor market. It may seem counterintuitive, but Reynolds American's lobbying efforts could end up helping it and Altria Group boost the...
3 Rock Solid Dividend Stocks With Upside Potential
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 9:46AM CDT
Dividend investors are usually only concerned about high yields and growing dividend payments. However, the best dividend stocks also have the potential for the stock price to increase faster than the broader market. Stocks that have good dividend...
Market Activity, Upcoming Earnings, Ratings, Progress Report, and Brand Rejuvenation - Research Reports on Altria, Nike, Molson, Mondelez and Kraft
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 17, 8:15AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE), Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and Kraft Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6536-100free.
United States Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry and its International Trade - 2014 Report on the $6.3 Billion Market
M2 - Tue Sep 16, 6:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7cft86/other_tobacco) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2014 Q3 Edition]" to their offering. The industry's revenue for the year 2013 was reported at $6.3 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 82.28%. Import was valued at $.8 billion USD from 41 countries. The industry also exported $194.3 million USD worth of merchandise to 94 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2013 was $6.8 billion USD. This 2014 Q3 report's 160 pages and over 150 charts and tables cover the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Find the latest data on shipments, inventory, international trade, and essential industry price indices available through July 2014. Relying on over a decade of historic data and sophisticated forecasting, the report projects industry trends through 2018. The report's broad scope includes topics from foreign trade to industry structure, while also diving into the details such as market sizes of products and players. Industry experts consistently subscribe to this quarterly-updated market research report. In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories: - Executive Summary - Industry Income Statement - Industry Balance Sheet - Capital Expenditure - Industry Cost Analysis - Industry Pricing Analysis - Industry Foreign Trade - Industry Structure - Competitive Landscape Companies Mentioned - Altria Group, Inc. - Amrep Corp. - British American Tobacco Company - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. - Reynolds American Inc. - Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. - Swedish Match North Europe AB - Vector Group Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7c...er_tobacco Source: Supplier Relations US, LLC
US tobacco growers brace for tougher competition
By TAMARA LUSH and MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Tue Sep 16, 12:30PM CDT
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — Starting next month, America's remaining tobacco growers will be totally exposed to the laws of supply and demand.
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.55% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 15, 3:49PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $43.37 to a high of $44.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $44.05 on volume of 10.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Altria Group Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 2.55%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 15, 3:49PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $43.37 to a high of $44.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $44.05 on volume of 10.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Why Altria Group (MO) Stock Hit a One-Year High Today
at The Street - Mon Sep 15, 10:50AM CDT
Shares of tobacco company Altria Group (MO) rose in morning trading Monday to hit a 52-week high of $44.50 amid increasing conversation about consolidation among beer companies.
How to Make Money in Stocks Without Taking Big Risks
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 14, 11:02AM CDT
One of the most common financial misconceptions among the American public is assuming the words "stocks" and "risk" are synonymous. Source: flickr This can definitely be true in many cases, and if you invest in stocks without really knowing...
Can You Guess the 5 States That Rake in the Most From Tobacco Taxes?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 13, 7:47PM CDT
Image source: Philip Morris. Tobacco is big business in the U.S. and around the world, and the companies that produce tobacco earn strong profits. Over time, federal and state governments have increasingly shared in the revenue from cigarettes and...
Are These Tobacco Dividend Stocks a Safe Bet?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 13, 2:12PM CDT
Source: Phillip Morris. Big tobacco companies such as Philip Morris , British American Tobacco , and Altria are a matter of much debate among dividend investors. These companies pay generous dividend yields, and their dividends look...
What Philip Morris International Investors Need to Know This Week
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 12, 8:40AM CDT
Tobacco farm. Source: Philip Morris International. Many investors have grown increasingly worried about the long-term prospects for international tobacco company Philip Morris International . Even though the company maintains a strong...
Philip Morris Ups Quarterly Dividend by 6.4%, Annual Yield 4.8% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 11, 4:25PM CDT
The board of cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) announced a quarterly dividend hike of 6.4% to $1.00 per share.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Altria Group After 1.53% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 11, 3:50PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $42.92 to a high of $43.47. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $43.36 on volume of 6.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Is Lorillard Inc.'s Stock a Buy?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 19, 2:17PM CDT
After the rumor mill got running that Lorillard was a possible buyout candidate earlier this year, shares of the cigarette maker started to climb and when Reynolds-American finally proved the rumors true and made its $27.4 billion offer the...
Lieff Cabraser Announces That Jurors Hold Philip Morris USA Accountable for Engaging in 50-Year Conspiracy
Business Wire - Fri Sep 19, 11:25AM CDT
Attorney Kenneth Byrd of the Nashville office of national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, joined by co-counsel Lance Oliver of Motley Rice LLC, announced that a jury in federal court in Florida this week returned a verdict of $27,010,000.14 against Philip Morris USA Inc. In 1958, plaintiff Judith Berger started smoking when she was 14 years old and began smoking a pack a day by age 16. At the trial, evidence was introduced showing that 90 percent of daily cigarette smokers start smoking as teenagers and that the tobacco industry targeted youth for this very reason. The $27 million verdict included a punitive damages award of 20,760,000 dollars and 14 cents.
Altria Group (MO) Approaches New Upside Target of $45.01
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Sep 19, 10:40AM CDT
Shares of Altria Group (NYSE:MO) opened today above their pivot of $44.67 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $44.87. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $45.01 and $45.35.
What Altria Shareholders Need to Know for September
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 12:58PM CDT
It's a big month for Altria Group and its shareholders. The company behind Marlboro cigarettes and smokeless brands including Copenhagen and Skoal has put up steady results this year, thanks mostly to these strong brands. In addition, Altria Group...
Altria Hits 52-Week High on AB InBev's SABMiller Buy Rumor - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 12:10PM CDT
Shares of cigarette manufacturer Altria Group Inc. (MO) hit a new 52-week high of $44.50 on Sep 16 on rumors of Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), aka AB InBev, looking for finances to buy the brewing company, SABMiller plc (SBMRY).
Why a Major E-Cigarette Company Is Lobbying for More Regulation
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 10:29AM CDT
Reynolds American is lobbying the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tighter restrictions on the e-vapor market. It may seem counterintuitive, but Reynolds American's lobbying efforts could end up helping it and Altria Group boost the...
3 Rock Solid Dividend Stocks With Upside Potential
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 17, 9:46AM CDT
Dividend investors are usually only concerned about high yields and growing dividend payments. However, the best dividend stocks also have the potential for the stock price to increase faster than the broader market. Stocks that have good dividend...
Market Activity, Upcoming Earnings, Ratings, Progress Report, and Brand Rejuvenation - Research Reports on Altria, Nike, Molson, Mondelez and Kraft
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 17, 8:15AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE), Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP), Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) and Kraft Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6536-100free.
United States Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry and its International Trade - 2014 Report on the $6.3 Billion Market
M2 - Tue Sep 16, 6:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7cft86/other_tobacco) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2014 Q3 Edition]" to their offering. The industry's revenue for the year 2013 was reported at $6.3 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 82.28%. Import was valued at $.8 billion USD from 41 countries. The industry also exported $194.3 million USD worth of merchandise to 94 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2013 was $6.8 billion USD. This 2014 Q3 report's 160 pages and over 150 charts and tables cover the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Find the latest data on shipments, inventory, international trade, and essential industry price indices available through July 2014. Relying on over a decade of historic data and sophisticated forecasting, the report projects industry trends through 2018. The report's broad scope includes topics from foreign trade to industry structure, while also diving into the details such as market sizes of products and players. Industry experts consistently subscribe to this quarterly-updated market research report. In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories: - Executive Summary - Industry Income Statement - Industry Balance Sheet - Capital Expenditure - Industry Cost Analysis - Industry Pricing Analysis - Industry Foreign Trade - Industry Structure - Competitive Landscape Companies Mentioned - Altria Group, Inc. - Amrep Corp. - British American Tobacco Company - Imperial Tobacco Group plc - R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. - Reynolds American Inc. - Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. - Swedish Match North Europe AB - Vector Group Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7c...er_tobacco Source: Supplier Relations US, LLC
US tobacco growers brace for tougher competition
By TAMARA LUSH and MICHAEL FELBERBAUM - AP - Tue Sep 16, 12:30PM CDT
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — Starting next month, America's remaining tobacco growers will be totally exposed to the laws of supply and demand.
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.55% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 15, 3:49PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $43.37 to a high of $44.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $44.05 on volume of 10.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Altria Group Set to Possibly Pullback After Yesterday's Rally of 2.55%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Sep 15, 3:49PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $43.37 to a high of $44.50. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $44.05 on volume of 10.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Why Altria Group (MO) Stock Hit a One-Year High Today
at The Street - Mon Sep 15, 10:50AM CDT
Shares of tobacco company Altria Group (MO) rose in morning trading Monday to hit a 52-week high of $44.50 amid increasing conversation about consolidation among beer companies.
How to Make Money in Stocks Without Taking Big Risks
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 14, 11:02AM CDT
One of the most common financial misconceptions among the American public is assuming the words "stocks" and "risk" are synonymous. Source: flickr This can definitely be true in many cases, and if you invest in stocks without really knowing...
Can You Guess the 5 States That Rake in the Most From Tobacco Taxes?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 13, 7:47PM CDT
Image source: Philip Morris. Tobacco is big business in the U.S. and around the world, and the companies that produce tobacco earn strong profits. Over time, federal and state governments have increasingly shared in the revenue from cigarettes and...
Are These Tobacco Dividend Stocks a Safe Bet?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Sep 13, 2:12PM CDT
Source: Phillip Morris. Big tobacco companies such as Philip Morris , British American Tobacco , and Altria are a matter of much debate among dividend investors. These companies pay generous dividend yields, and their dividends look...
What Philip Morris International Investors Need to Know This Week
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Sep 12, 8:40AM CDT
Tobacco farm. Source: Philip Morris International. Many investors have grown increasingly worried about the long-term prospects for international tobacco company Philip Morris International . Even though the company maintains a strong...
Philip Morris Ups Quarterly Dividend by 6.4%, Annual Yield 4.8% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 11, 4:25PM CDT
The board of cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) announced a quarterly dividend hike of 6.4% to $1.00 per share.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Altria Group After 1.53% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 11, 3:50PM CDT
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $42.92 to a high of $43.47. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.5%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $43.36 on volume of 6.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
