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Safe Haven Tobacco Stocks Post Solid Returns & High Yield Graphic_rating_buy MO
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Safe Haven Tobacco Stocks Post Solid Returns & High Yield

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<> The accompanying table presents the ETFI Global Tobacco Index of 29 companies over $100M (USD) market caps, which have posted a gain over the past year for the top 20 rated stocks and outpaced its benchmark ETFs. The top 20 rated stocks have an average dividend yield of 5.6% and only 11 of the 29 companies are listed for trading in the U.S.

Tobacco stocks have outperformed benchmark ETFs for the S&P 500 Index (SPY), iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (DVY), and consumer staple funds such a...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  10/16/08 Comment


Altria Acquires a Taste for Smokeless Tobacco Graphic_rating_buy MO
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Stocks to Watch for Monday September 8

<> A government takeover of Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) could be announced as early as today, with shareholders facing the grim prospect of having their equity completely erased along with other major executive changes at the companies in a move to stabilize the mortgage market.

Shares of smokeless tobacco company UST surged 25% on Friday on word that Altria (MO) will buy its smaller rival for $10 billion with a deal expected as early as tomorrow morning.

Japan-based Nomura Holdings may consider a <> strategic ...
By  Mike Havrilla   (-8.96%  risk: conservative)  09/07/08 Comment


Smokin' Performance for Global Tobacco Index Graphic_rating_buy MO
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Global Tobacco Index: Smokin' Performance on M&A and Defensive Buying

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Global Tobacco Index: Smokin' Performance
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Top 5 Companies by Market Cap
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The tobacco industry is smokin' the overall market and benchmark funds over the past year thanks to news today that Altria (MO) is looking to buy smokeless tobacco company UST for about $10 billion and defensive buying by investors as economic uncertainties drag down the overall market the past few days. Another notable mover is Star Scientific (STSI), which...
By  Mike Havrilla   (-8.96%  risk: conservative)  09/05/08 Comment


A Global Tobacco Income Index Graphic_rating_buy MO
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<> Click on the accompanying image for a full-screen view of the 23 stocks eligible for my Global Tobacco Income Index, which includes companies with market caps greater than $200 million (USD) that pay regular cash dividends and derive the majority of their revenues from tobacco products, distribution, or supplies (such as paper). As expected, the index is dominated by large, well-known companies such as Philip Morris (PM) (16.7% weight), British American Tobacco (BTI) (13.3% weight), and Altria (MO) (8.75% weight). These top three companies by market cap account for about 39% of t...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  08/08/08 Comment


mo is cheap here Graphic_rating_buy MO
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stock buyback and litigation worries clearing up.. bout to get some legs under it.

By  realestateron   (-6.21%  risk: conservative)  07/24/08 Comment



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debt deal - MO completed the first successful debt deal in months recently, this looks to be a good sign for credit markets... any ideas if there will be more to c
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