Monthly Archives: February 2010

Universal Corp: Warming Up or Cooling Off?

Together, we are all trying to build our fortune by finding well-run companies at bargain-basement prices.
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British American Tobacco 2009 profit up 10 percent

British American Tobacco PLC said Thursday that its net profit rose 10 percent in 2009 to 2.7 billion pounds , boosted by acquisitions and favorable currency movements.
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Daily Dividend Report: MO, DE, FTR, BBT, DLR

This morning, the Altria Group declared its quarterly dividend of thirty five cents per share, and increase of about three percent over its prior dividend.
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In Only Bar of Its Kind in City, Haven (or a Hideout) for Smokers

The Karma Lounge has an exemption from the no-smoking law because it derived at least 10 percent of its income from tobacco products.
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Jury award against Philip Morris reduced

A Florida judge yesterday slashed damages against Philip Morris USA that a jury awarded last November.
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Jury award against Philip Morris reduced

A Florida judge yesterday slashed damages against Philip Morris USA that a jury awarded last November.
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UPDATE 1-Philip Morris teams with Fortune in Philippines

The Philippine unit of Philip Morris International and unlisted Fortune Tobacco Corp will combine their core businesses in a new company which will have 90 percent of the local cigarette market.
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UPDATE 1-Philip Morris teams with Fortune in Philippines

The Philippine unit of Philip Morris International and unlisted Fortune Tobacco Corp will combine their core businesses in a new company which will have 90 percent of the local cigarette market.
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Florida: Smoker’s Award Is Slashed

A judge on Wednesday reduced to nearly $39 million the $300 million in damages that had been awarded to a Florida smoker against Philip Morris USA.
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Choosing a Marketing Plan: Traditional or Social Media?

EPC Cigar is focusing on social media to promote the new company and its E. P. Carrillo brand, while building on the family’s cigar-making legacy.
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