Do you know what the 10 best selling cigarette brands in India are? India’s tobacco market is estimated at around $11 billion, and the country is poised to become one of ...
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April 11 - Lists, News
I don’t smoke, but I’m aware of how expensive cigarettes are, especially in New York.
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March 27 - Lists, News
For those of you who are in the process of quitting smoking and/or cutting down on the potency of your cigarettes, we bring you this list of the 5 best selling ultra-light ...
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March 24 - Lists, News
What are the 10 countries with the highest percentage of smokers? Although study after study shows that smoking is bad for one's health, smoking can be a difficult habit to...
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March 13 - Lists, News
The last two years have been dismal for Fir Tree, the hedge fund founded by Jeffrey Tannenbaum.
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February 17 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News
In some ways, cigarette consumption has trended lower in developed countries. Stricter regulations on sales have been enacted in different states to curb consumption.
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December 4 - Hedge Funds, News
Despite what many people will say, mostly men, it’s generally known that women aren’t given the same shots when it comes to occupying leading positions at companies, which...
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November 30 - Lists, News
Given that analysts can often affect short term sentiment, we at Insider Monkey have put together a list of recent Wall Street analyst commentary concerning five stocks, Reynolds...
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October 22 - News
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT): reported Q1 EPS of 76 cents which beat estimates 8 cents.
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October 21 - Market Movers, News, Tech
Although there are no major economic releases today, the major indexes have nevertheless opened in the red due to General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) stating that the economy...
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October 21 - Market Movers, News
Though cigarette consumption is on a decline within the developed world for the past many years, the profits of the tobacco industry has grown significantly all this time.
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September 12 - Hedge Funds, News
Among the stocks on investors' radars today are United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL), Reynolds American, Inc. (NYSE:RAI), Viacom, Inc.
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June 21 - Market Movers, News
Big Tobacco lost a major battle in mid-May after a high court in London rebuffed an attempt by tobacco companies to prevent mandatory plain packaging in England.
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May 30 - Hedge Funds, News
Most investors consider cigarette companies as utilities that generate steady cash flow streams over the years.
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March 23 - Hedge Funds, News
Anthony Scaramucci-led Skybridge Capital recently submitted its first 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing a U.S equity portfolio worth $208...
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February 14 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News
With the tobacco industry registering gains north of 20%, investors seem to be fond of the industry and have high expectations about more growth in the near term.
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January 19 - Hedge Funds, News
Stock market returns were quite disappointing in the turbulent third quarter, as the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index lost 6.44% during the three-month period.
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December 3 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News
Woodford Investment Management recently filed its Form 13F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the reporting period of September 30.
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November 3 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds, News
With the markets in the US finally having some relief after Fed's Janet Yellen said yesterday that the rate hike is likely this year, let's take a look at some news that came ...
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September 25 - News, Tech
Hugh Hendry’s Eclectica Asset Management has filed its Form 13F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the reporting period of March 31.
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May 13 - Hedge Funds, News
Hugh Hendry’s Eclectica Asset Management posted strong returns throughout the first 11 months of 2014, with a net year-to-date return of 7.8%.
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February 12 - Hedge Funds, News
Last Friday, David Winters’ Wintergreen Advisers filed its 13F form at the U.S.
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February 19 - Hedge Fund Analysis, Hedge Funds
The tobacco industry is facing declining sales, but still provides an ample investment climate. Especially for investors who are starving for yield.
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September 18 - News
High taxes and the negative health risks associated with traditional tobacco products have pushed investors away from tobacco companies and their stocks during the past decade...
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September 17 - News
In the eyes of many market players, hedge funds are viewed as delayed, outdated investment tools of an era lost to time.
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September 17 - News
One thing you don't see a lot of is the younger demographic picking up a cigarette.
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September 12 - News
In the eyes of many market players, hedge funds are assumed to be bloated, old financial vehicles of an era lost to time.
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September 11 - News
After a record first half, tobacco stocks are now starting to pull back as the high-yield sector of the market is sold-off.
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September 10 - News
What once-popular addiction has been on the decline since 1981? Cigarette smoking.
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September 5 - News
When I first read about electronic cigarettes, I was a non-believer.
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August 30 - News
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of methods shareholders can use to monitor stocks.
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August 29 - News
It is unusual to see a tobacco company that is struggling to keep up with demand. Indeed, one of the biggest threats facing the tobacco industry right now is falling sales.
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August 28 - News
Sin stock investing, particularly when it comes to tobacco stocks, is an endeavor fraught with hurdles.
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August 28 - News
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are dozens of metrics market participants can use to analyze the equity markets.
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August 27 - News
In today’s marketplace, there are dozens of gauges shareholders can use to monitor the equity markets.
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August 23 - Dividend Stocks, News
Tobacco companies are facing more headwinds than ever before, including regulation, taxation, and litigation.
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August 9 - News
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM) had a tough second quarter, mainly due to adverse currency fluctuations.
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August 6 - News
All the major tobacco companies saw a nice pullback last week as renewed concerns surfaced surrounding the FDA and menthol cigarettes, with my personal favorite, Lorillard Inc...
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August 5 - News
The market as a whole could be overvalued, or depending on who you listen to, the market is still undervalued.
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July 30 - News
It has finally happened. The FDA has finally started to seriously raise the issue of a full-on ban on menthol tobacco products.
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July 30 - News
Earnings can change the outlook for a company, good or bad, and they can also validate an opinion that you already may have.
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July 26 - News
Sergio Marchionne, who is a member of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM)’s Board of Directors, purchased 1,000 shares of the company’s stock on July 23rd at an average...
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July 23 - Insider Trading
I admire tobacco companies. Despite nasty looking warnings on tobacco products, consumers find a reason to consume these items.
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July 22 - News
We track quarterly 13F filings from hundreds of hedge funds, including David Winters’s Wintergreen Advisors, as part of our work developing investment strategies (we have found...
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July 15 - Hedge Funds
The decline in number of smokers in the U.S hasn’t stopped leading tobacco companies to maintain their high profit margins.
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July 12 - News
Tobacco companies are well known for their free cash flows, which allow them to return large amounts of cash to investors through stock repurchase programs and dividends.
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July 11 - News
Tobacco stocks are typically high dividend payers and report consistent earnings trends.
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July 10 - News
Health habits and government regulation have negatively affected the tobacco industry. At the same time, new opportunities have been created for those who adapt.
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July 10 - News