Altria Group (MO) 50.36 $MO
Retirees, This Is Not Your Father's Retirement Plan: Constructing The 2015 Fill-The-Gap Portfolio
George Schneider - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 11:19PM CST
The percentage of workers covered by a traditional defined benefit [DB] pension plan that pays a lifetime annuity, often based on years of service and final salary, has been steadily declining over the past 25 years. From 1980 through 2008, the...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), MAIN: 30.13 (+0.19), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), DB: 30.95 (+0.04), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), O: 49.42 (+0.33), T: 33.96 (-0.07), STON: 25.95 (+0.25), SUI: 62.18 (-0.08), ARCC: 15.86 (+0.07), EPR: 58.50 (unch), VZ: 47.67 (unch), CTL: 40.18 (-0.05), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Philip Morris: Nearly 5% Cash Flow Yield, Intrinsic Value Approaching $109
Achilles Research - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 6:48PM CST
PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Shares of MO Up 19.0% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Dec 23, 5:16PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Altria Group (NYSE:MO) on August 18th, 2014 at $42.45. In approximately 4 months, Altria Group has returned 19.05% as of today's recent price of $50.53.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Champion Dividend Dogs: 13% Edge For 5 Lowest-Priced, High-Yield December Stocks
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T: 33.96 (-0.07), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), HP: 67.25 (-0.66), BWL.A: 14.30 (-0.67), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), MCY: 55.84 (+0.68), ORI: 14.59 (+0.02), UVV: 41.65 (-0.86)
6 Champion Dividend Dogs Chase 10.7% To 42% December Upsides
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HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), NUE: 49.33 (-0.22), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), EMR: 62.73 (-0.10), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), XOM: 93.78 (-0.81), HP: 67.25 (-0.66), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), THFF: 35.76 (+0.10), T: 33.96 (-0.07), NWN: 50.03 (+0.47), MSEX: 23.16 (+0.38), UCC: 98.37 (+0.37), BWL.A: 14.30 (-0.67), MCY: 55.84 (+0.68), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), ORI: 14.59 (+0.02), BKH: 53.53 (+0.45)
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WGL: 54.00 (+0.89), STR: 25.39 (+0.29), RSO: 5.29 (-0.03), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), HTGC: 15.13 (+0.39), CLX: 105.46 (-0.62), AGNC: 22.14 (-0.08), XOM: 93.78 (-0.81), HTS: 18.38 (-0.26), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), NYMT: 7.71 (-0.06), T: 33.96 (-0.07), NLY: 11.21 (-0.05), ARCC: 15.86 (+0.07), FSC: 8.08 (+0.01), AINV: 7.55 (-0.01), TGT: 74.65 (-0.04), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), PSEC: 8.59 (-0.02)
Overvalued Bonds Or Would You Buy Stocks With A PE Of 100?
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BTI: 110.32 (+1.08), IEF: 105.25 (-0.08), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), GSK: 42.85 (+0.11), VOD: 34.65 (-0.05), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), T: 33.96 (-0.07), SPY: 207.77 (+0.02), RDS.A: 68.42 (-0.31), DIA: 180.03 (unch), BP: 38.95 (-0.17), SNY: 46.35 (+0.50), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), VZ: 47.67 (unch)
Technical Coverage on Tobacco Stocks -- Altria, Lorillard, Philip Morris Intl., Reynolds American, and Vector
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 22, 7:45AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Lorillard Inc. (NYSE: LO), Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), and Vector Group Ltd (NYSE: VGR). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Friday, December 19, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,765.38, up 0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.15% higher to finish the day at 17,804.80, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,070.65, up 0.46%. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index ended the day at 501.89, down 0.20%, while the index has advanced 7.22% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Where Investors Are Going - Consensus Report on Weyco, Willamette Valley, Adecoagro, Agria and Altria
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 19, 7:50AM CST
Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Weyco (NASDAQ: WEYS), Willamette Valley (NASDAQ: WVVI), Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO), Agria (NYSE: GRO), and Altria (NYSE: MO). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
GRO: 1.15 (-0.08), AGRO: 7.90 (unch), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), WEYS: 29.51 (+0.14), WVVI: 5.73 (unch)
Look for Shares of Altria Group to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.66% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Dec 18, 4:05PM CST
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $50.05 to a high of $51.27. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $50.40 on volume of 7.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
It's New! It's Nifty! It's The Dividend Growth 50!
Mike Nadel - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 8:19PM CST
MKC: 76.63 (-0.15), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), GPC: 107.62 (-0.21), UTX: 116.91 (-0.30), WMT: 86.43 (-0.23), KRFT: 63.90 (-0.11), SPY: 207.77 (+0.02), DE: 90.26 (-0.59), TGT: 74.65 (-0.04), CAT: 93.72 (+0.22), MSFT: 48.14 (-0.31), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), WFC: 55.34 (-0.13), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), ADP: 85.24 (+0.07), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), GIS: 54.31 (-0.10), KMI: 42.01 (+0.10),
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Lorillard's blu eCigs Offer blu PLUS+ Rechargeable Kits - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 17, 3:35PM CST
Following the overwhelming response to the limited pre-launch of blu PLUS+ in fall 2014, cigarette maker Lorillard, Inc.'s (LO) e-cigarette brand blu eCigs has recently introduced blu PLUS+ Tanks nationwide for adult smokers.
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), ARMK: 30.57 (+0.07), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Why 2015 Could be the Year to Buy Altria Group Stock
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 17, 11:00AM CST
Source: Altria. Investors have relied on tobacco giant Altria Group for decades to deliver strong total returns, due in large part to its impressive dividend. With the stock yielding more than 4% in dividends, Altria has gained more than 30% so...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Altria, Reynolds American, and The Future of Big Tobacco
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Dec 16, 5:03PM CST
Altria and Reynolds American -- which will soon acquire Lorillard -- are the two biggest tobacco companies in the United States. The challenges facing both companies are well known -- the percentage of American smokers has declined from...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
17.2% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Altria Group Call (MO)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Dec 16, 11:09AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Altria Group (NYSE:MO) on August 18th, 2014 at $42.45. In approximately 4 months, Altria Group has returned 17.16% as of today's recent price of $49.73.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Backtesting The New Nifty Fifty Using Weighted, Equal-Weight, And Random-Assignment Designs
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MKC: 76.63 (-0.15), NKE: 96.29 (+0.32), GPC: 107.62 (-0.21), HON: 101.96 (-0.02), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), NOC: 151.76 (+0.44), CAH: 82.07 (+0.15), PSA: 187.43 (-1.18), KRFT: 63.90 (-0.11), DEO: 116.91 (+0.98), MAT: 30.22 (-0.16), DE: 90.26 (-0.59), LOW: 67.51 (-0.43), PNC: 92.58 (-0.35), CAT: 93.72 (+0.22), MSFT: 48.14 (-0.31), PFE: 31.42 (-0.03), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), ADP: 85.24 (+0.07), MRK: 57.46 (+0.25), CVS: 97.89 (+0.02), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), PX: 131.74 (-0.35), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), GIS: 54.31 (-0.10), 78.38 (+1.48), KMI: 42.01 (+0.10), GD: 141.54 (+0.23), MMM: 166.96 (+0.09), BDX: 139.90 (+1.44), GE: 25.83 (-0.05), LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), CLX: 105.46 (-0.62), MDT: 74.08 (+0.31), BLK: 363.67 (-0.54), KMB: 117.77 (-0.21), CB: 104.37 (-0.07), O: 49.42 (+0.33), PEP: 97.09 (-0.27), MMC: 58.32 (-0.07), BG: 92.03 (-0.33), JNJ: 104.59 (+0.31), ACE: 116.03 (-0.18), IBM: 161.82 (-0.42), QCOM: 74.66 (+0.06), AAPL: 112.01 (-0.53), ECL: 107.18 (-0.27), KO: 42.94 (-0.03), BUD: 115.51 (+0.09), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), EMR: 62.73 (-0.10), DIS: 94.42 (-0.27), AMGN: 160.67 (+3.15), ORCL: 46.23 (+0.22), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), OMC: 77.37 (-0.28), NEE: 107.98 (+1.66), CNI: 68.75 (-0.10), BAX: 74.45 (-0.04), OHI: 39.38 (-0.05), ENB: 50.63 (+0.16), PG: 93.14 (-0.15), AFL: 61.94 (unch), CL: 70.47 (-0.53)
Is Lorillard Inc.'s Dividend Safe?
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 15, 2:10PM CST
Tobacco companies are highly sought after by income investors for their high dividend yields. Tobacco stocks like Lorillard operate profitable businesses with low capital requirements. This allows them to produce enough profits to pay high...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Altria: An Attractive Investment
Horizon Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 8:56AM CST
PM: 83.15 (-0.15), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Philip Morris: The Yield Monster Grows
Bill Maurer - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 5:06AM CST
A couple of weeks ago, I provided a 2015 preview article for cigarette giant Philip Morris (NYSE: PM ). At the end of that article, I stated that it was my preference that investors wait to see if we got a pullback in the market into year end. I...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Retirees, This Is Not Your Father's Retirement Plan: Constructing The 2015 Fill-The-Gap Portfolio
George Schneider - Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 11:19PM CST
The percentage of workers covered by a traditional defined benefit [DB] pension plan that pays a lifetime annuity, often based on years of service and final salary, has been steadily declining over the past 25 years. From 1980 through 2008, the...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), MAIN: 30.13 (+0.19), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), DB: 30.95 (+0.04), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), O: 49.42 (+0.33), T: 33.96 (-0.07), STON: 25.95 (+0.25), SUI: 62.18 (-0.08), ARCC: 15.86 (+0.07), EPR: 58.50 (unch), VZ: 47.67 (unch), CTL: 40.18 (-0.05), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Philip Morris: Nearly 5% Cash Flow Yield, Intrinsic Value Approaching $109
Achilles Research - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 6:48PM CST
PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Shares of MO Up 19.0% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Dec 23, 5:16PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Altria Group (NYSE:MO) on August 18th, 2014 at $42.45. In approximately 4 months, Altria Group has returned 19.05% as of today's recent price of $50.53.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Champion Dividend Dogs: 13% Edge For 5 Lowest-Priced, High-Yield December Stocks
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Dec 23, 1:03PM CST
T: 33.96 (-0.07), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), HP: 67.25 (-0.66), BWL.A: 14.30 (-0.67), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), MCY: 55.84 (+0.68), ORI: 14.59 (+0.02), UVV: 41.65 (-0.86)
6 Champion Dividend Dogs Chase 10.7% To 42% December Upsides
Fredrik Arnold - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 22, 3:30PM CST
HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), UHT: 48.41 (-0.04), NUE: 49.33 (-0.22), ED: 66.91 (+0.90), SYY: 40.59 (-0.11), EMR: 62.73 (-0.10), NNN: 40.27 (+0.15), XOM: 93.78 (-0.81), HP: 67.25 (-0.66), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), THFF: 35.76 (+0.10), T: 33.96 (-0.07), NWN: 50.03 (+0.47), MSEX: 23.16 (+0.38), UCC: 98.37 (+0.37), BWL.A: 14.30 (-0.67), MCY: 55.84 (+0.68), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), ORI: 14.59 (+0.02), BKH: 53.53 (+0.45)
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WGL: 54.00 (+0.89), STR: 25.39 (+0.29), RSO: 5.29 (-0.03), HCP: 44.00 (-0.45), HTGC: 15.13 (+0.39), CLX: 105.46 (-0.62), AGNC: 22.14 (-0.08), XOM: 93.78 (-0.81), HTS: 18.38 (-0.26), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), NYMT: 7.71 (-0.06), T: 33.96 (-0.07), NLY: 11.21 (-0.05), ARCC: 15.86 (+0.07), FSC: 8.08 (+0.01), AINV: 7.55 (-0.01), TGT: 74.65 (-0.04), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), PSEC: 8.59 (-0.02)
Overvalued Bonds Or Would You Buy Stocks With A PE Of 100?
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BTI: 110.32 (+1.08), IEF: 105.25 (-0.08), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), GSK: 42.85 (+0.11), VOD: 34.65 (-0.05), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), T: 33.96 (-0.07), SPY: 207.77 (+0.02), RDS.A: 68.42 (-0.31), DIA: 180.03 (unch), BP: 38.95 (-0.17), SNY: 46.35 (+0.50), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), VZ: 47.67 (unch)
Technical Coverage on Tobacco Stocks -- Altria, Lorillard, Philip Morris Intl., Reynolds American, and Vector
PR Newswire - Mon Dec 22, 7:45AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Lorillard Inc. (NYSE: LO), Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), and Vector Group Ltd (NYSE: VGR). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at: http://investor-edge.com/register. On Friday, December 19, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,765.38, up 0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.15% higher to finish the day at 17,804.80, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,070.65, up 0.46%. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index ended the day at 501.89, down 0.20%, while the index has advanced 7.22% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports on these five stocks at:
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), VGR: 21.38 (+0.02)
Where Investors Are Going - Consensus Report on Weyco, Willamette Valley, Adecoagro, Agria and Altria
PR Newswire - Fri Dec 19, 7:50AM CST
Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Weyco (NASDAQ: WEYS), Willamette Valley (NASDAQ: WVVI), Adecoagro (NYSE: AGRO), Agria (NYSE: GRO), and Altria (NYSE: MO). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
GRO: 1.15 (-0.08), AGRO: 7.90 (unch), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), WEYS: 29.51 (+0.14), WVVI: 5.73 (unch)
Look for Shares of Altria Group to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 2.66% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Dec 18, 4:05PM CST
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $50.05 to a high of $51.27. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $50.40 on volume of 7.4 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
It's New! It's Nifty! It's The Dividend Growth 50!
Mike Nadel - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 17, 8:19PM CST
MKC: 76.63 (-0.15), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), GPC: 107.62 (-0.21), UTX: 116.91 (-0.30), WMT: 86.43 (-0.23), KRFT: 63.90 (-0.11), SPY: 207.77 (+0.02), DE: 90.26 (-0.59), TGT: 74.65 (-0.04), CAT: 93.72 (+0.22), MSFT: 48.14 (-0.31), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), WFC: 55.34 (-0.13), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), ADP: 85.24 (+0.07), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), GIS: 54.31 (-0.10), KMI: 42.01 (+0.10),
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Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 17, 3:35PM CST
Following the overwhelming response to the limited pre-launch of blu PLUS+ in fall 2014, cigarette maker Lorillard, Inc.'s (LO) e-cigarette brand blu eCigs has recently introduced blu PLUS+ Tanks nationwide for adult smokers.
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), ARMK: 30.57 (+0.07), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Why 2015 Could be the Year to Buy Altria Group Stock
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 17, 11:00AM CST
Source: Altria. Investors have relied on tobacco giant Altria Group for decades to deliver strong total returns, due in large part to its impressive dividend. With the stock yielding more than 4% in dividends, Altria has gained more than 30% so...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Altria, Reynolds American, and The Future of Big Tobacco
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Dec 16, 5:03PM CST
Altria and Reynolds American -- which will soon acquire Lorillard -- are the two biggest tobacco companies in the United States. The challenges facing both companies are well known -- the percentage of American smokers has declined from...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
17.2% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Altria Group Call (MO)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Dec 16, 11:09AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Altria Group (NYSE:MO) on August 18th, 2014 at $42.45. In approximately 4 months, Altria Group has returned 17.16% as of today's recent price of $49.73.
MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Backtesting The New Nifty Fifty Using Weighted, Equal-Weight, And Random-Assignment Designs
Minutemen - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 2:15PM CST
MKC: 76.63 (-0.15), NKE: 96.29 (+0.32), GPC: 107.62 (-0.21), HON: 101.96 (-0.02), HSY: 106.28 (-0.36), NOC: 151.76 (+0.44), CAH: 82.07 (+0.15), PSA: 187.43 (-1.18), KRFT: 63.90 (-0.11), DEO: 116.91 (+0.98), MAT: 30.22 (-0.16), DE: 90.26 (-0.59), LOW: 67.51 (-0.43), PNC: 92.58 (-0.35), CAT: 93.72 (+0.22), MSFT: 48.14 (-0.31), PFE: 31.42 (-0.03), COP: 70.13 (-0.92), MO: 50.36 (-0.17), ADP: 85.24 (+0.07), MRK: 57.46 (+0.25), CVS: 97.89 (+0.02), MCD: 93.83 (-0.39), PX: 131.74 (-0.35), CVX: 113.47 (-0.48), GIS: 54.31 (-0.10),
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Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 15, 2:10PM CST
Tobacco companies are highly sought after by income investors for their high dividend yields. Tobacco stocks like Lorillard operate profitable businesses with low capital requirements. This allows them to produce enough profits to pay high...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Altria: An Attractive Investment
Horizon Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 8:56AM CST
PM: 83.15 (-0.15), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
Philip Morris: The Yield Monster Grows
Bill Maurer - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 15, 5:06AM CST
A couple of weeks ago, I provided a 2015 preview article for cigarette giant Philip Morris (NYSE: PM ). At the end of that article, I stated that it was my preference that investors wait to see if we got a pullback in the market into year end. I...
RAI: 65.45 (-0.19), PM: 83.15 (-0.15), LO: 63.60 (+0.16), MO: 50.36 (-0.17)
