Supreme Court rejects appeal from Illinois smokers
AP - Mon Jun 20, 4:33PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Illinois smokers who sought reinstatement of a $10.1 billion class-action judgment in a long-running lawsuit against Philip Morris.
PM: 97.92 (-3.98), MO: 67.48 (+1.17)
J.M. Smucker, Baidu, Altria Group, Reynolds American and Philip Morris International highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 8:30AM CDT
J.M. Smucker, Baidu, Altria Group, Reynolds American and Philip Morris International highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
RAI: 51.45 (+0.61), PM: 97.92 (-3.98), BIDU: 159.66 (-4.26), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), SJM: 145.81 (-0.75)
Altria versus Reynolds: Tobacco Stock On Fire in Volatility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 16, 9:03AM CDT
The U.S. market is on a roller coaster ride with recent events spiking up volatility.
RAI: 51.45 (+0.61), PM: 97.92 (-3.98), MO: 67.48 (+1.17)
Cigarettes Stocks Technical Analysis -- Altria Group, Reynolds American, Philip Morris Intl., and Vector Group
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 7:00AM CDT
On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,834.93, down 0.18%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.20% lower to finish at 17,640.17; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,071.50, down 0.18%. However, six out of nine sectors ended the session in positive. Stock-Callers.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: Altria Group Inc. (NYSE: MO), Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM), and Vector Group Ltd (NYSE: VGR). Learn more about these stocks by accessing their free trade alerts at:
RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), PM: 97.93 (-3.97), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), VGR: 21.74 (-0.05)
Illicit Tobacco Trade Alarmingly High, EU Consumes 53M
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 8:51AM CDT
The latest cigarette trafficking reports have irked the tobacco industry further which has already been grappling with issues like dwindling volumes and high excise taxes.
RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 3:21AM CDT
Regulatory News:
PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Will Global Worries Weigh on Consumer Staples Companies?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 4:28PM CDT
Will Global Worries Weigh on Consumer Staples Companies?
RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), KO: 44.14 (-0.94), MDLZ: 42.28 (-2.57), KMB: 131.73 (-2.23), UL: 44.37 (-3.02), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), DEO: 104.56 (-5.20), K: 77.50 (-0.33), SJM: 145.81 (-0.75), PEP: 102.49 (-1.95), DPS: 92.48 (-0.09), PM: 97.93 (-3.97), NUS: 45.21 (-2.33), PF: 43.58 (-0.58), PG: 82.48 (-1.73), EL: 90.07 (-4.88), GIS: 66.38 (-0.39)
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 3:56PM CDT
Are Consumer Staples Stocks Poised for Strong Growth?
MDLZ: 42.28 (-2.57), MKC: 101.90 (-0.50), CAG: 46.95 (-0.96), THS: 97.24 (-1.42), KMB: 131.73 (-2.23), SYY: 49.89 (-0.40), WMT: 72.12 (+0.02), PEP: 102.49 (-1.95), K: 77.50 (-0.33), DPS: 92.48 (-0.09), TGT: 69.43 (-0.35), DF: 17.48 (-0.10), RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), KO: 44.14 (-0.94), HYH: 32.37 (-1.12), BUD: 122.88 (-6.70), JJSF: 113.15 (-0.38), TAP: 98.50 (-3.45), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), WWAV: 44.39 (-2.30), PM: 97.93 (-3.97), UNFI: 45.11 (-0.63), BGS: 46.82 (+0.17), TJX: 75.00 (-1.88), KHC: 84.12 (-2.25), MCD: 119.90 (-1.31), PF: 43.58 (-0.58), PG: 82.48 (-1.73), GIS: 66.38 (-0.39)
53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 08, 4:02AM CDT
--Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88%
PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Consumer Staples Stock Outlook - June 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 2:17PM CDT
Consumer Staples Stock Outlook - June 2016
KO: 44.14 (-0.94), PM: 97.93 (-3.97), MKC: 101.90 (-0.50), THS: 97.24 (-1.42), SYY: 49.89 (-0.40), SAM: 161.46 (+0.35), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), TSN: 63.75 (+0.39), PEP: 102.49 (-1.95)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of Philip Morris After 1.80% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 03, 12:50PM CDT
Philip Morris (NYSE
PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Watch for Shares of Philip Morris (PM) to Approach Resistance at $99.65
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jun 03, 8:40AM CDT
Philip Morris (NYSE
PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Stock Market News for June 02, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 02, 9:10AM CDT
Despite lackluster global manufacturing reports, benchmarks finished in the green following a late recovery in oil prices and higher-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data.
PM: 97.93 (-3.97), F: 12.50 (-0.90), GM: 28.41 (-1.41), COST: 155.86 (-1.17), XOM: 89.81 (-1.99), KORS: 47.69 (-3.13), PG: 82.48 (-1.73), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), CVX: 102.30 (-2.14)
White House Rejects FDA Plans for Flavored e-Cigarettes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 01, 3:38PM CDT
Tobacco companies may heave a sigh of relief as the White House has reportedly decided to exclude e-cigarettes from a recent anti-tobacco regulation proposed by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), PM: 97.93 (-3.97), MO: 67.48 (+1.17)
New Zealand Proceeds with Plain Cigarette Packaging Plans
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 31, 9:36AM CDT
Tobacco makers faced yet another jolt after companies in New Zealand were asked to remove logos from cigarette packets and also enlarge the health warnings on the packages.
RAI: 51.47 (+0.63), BTI: 120.17 (-6.98), PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
New Zealand plans to remove logos from cigarette packs
By NICK PERRY - AP - Mon May 30, 11:17PM CDT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand on Tuesday announced it will push ahead with plans to force tobacco companies to remove their logos from cigarette packs and enhance graphic health warnings.
PM: 97.93 (-3.97)
Philip Morris to Fight Illicit Tobacco Trade, Fund Projects
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 5:54AM CDT
Tobacco major Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) has come up with a new initiative, PMI IMPACT, to combat illicit trade practices.
RAI: 51.46 (+0.62), PM: 97.92 (-3.98), MO: 67.48 (+1.17), VGR: 21.74 (-0.05)
Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to Fund Projects
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 6:06AM CDT
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative -- "PMI IMPACT" -- to help confront smuggling and related crimes.
PM: 97.92 (-3.98)
Could the World's Most Effective Quit Smoking Aid be a Low Nicotine Cigarette? US Public Health Officials Think So
ACCESSWIRE - Wed May 25, 8:39AM CDT
More Than 16 Million Americans Attempt To Quit Smoking Each Year without the Use of Drugs or Therapies--And Only 2-5% Successfully Quit In A Given Year; 22nd Century Group (NYSE MKT: XXII) Is Developing the Most Effective Solution to Date for These "Marooned" Consumers
PM: 97.92 (-3.98), XXII: 0.81 (-0.02), PFE: 34.07 (-0.52), GSK: 40.93 (-1.63)
Watch for Shares of Philip Morris (PM) to Approach Resistance at $98.83
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 24, 8:41AM CDT
Shares of Philip Morris (NYSE
PM: 97.92 (-3.98)