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A Big Beer Battle Is Brewing Over Tax Breaks

Large and small beer brewers are pushing separate legislation to cut excise taxes, but oppose each other's proposals. More

Should I Buy Berkshire? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Berkshire Hathaway's credit rating was cut from AA+ to AA because of an overreliance on its insurance business. Here are my three pros and cons for owning the stock. More

Emerging Markets: A Hotbed for Vice Plays

Global consumption of (pricier) alcohol and tobacco products tends to go up right alongside increased incomes. These stocks naturally stand to reap the rewards. More

Marijuana Stocks: None of Tobacco’s Sinful Qualities … Just Smoke

The likes of Medical Marijuana Inc. and Cannabis Science are speculative plays without any of the same benefits of Big Tobacco. More

Raise a Glass to These 3 Bulletproof Booze Players

One of the most attractive segments of the staples market to move into now -- both for stability and for long-term growth -- is the alcoholic beverages business. Here's why: More

Budweiser’s ‘Buddy Cup’ Makes Instant Facebook Friends

The newest beer cups from Budweiser Brazil help people make Facebook friends when they're clinked together. More

Anheuser-Busch Gets OK to Buy Mexican Brewer Modelo

Anheuser-Busch has negotiated a settlement with U.S. regulators and will sell some assets to get approval for its merger with Mexico's Grupo Modelo. More