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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 

VIDEO: The New Vice Stocks

Soda and cigarettes might seem worlds apart, but soft drinks are increasingly being eyed by regulators, and growth is already slowing. More 

Coca-Cola Is the New Tobacco

No one will confuse the sugary taste of cola and a cigarette drag, but from an investment standpoint, these products' makers are becoming increasingly similar. More 

Beer’s Biggest Battlegrounds Are Overseas

Gaining Corona and other beers is a big deal for Constellation Brands, but the U.S. beer market is flatter than a week-old keg of Budweiser. More 

DoJ Shoots Down Constellation Brands’ Shooting Star

The torpedoing of the Modelo-Bud merger has deprived Constellation Brands of a much-needed shot in the arm. More 

Diageo Sitting on the Cusp of a Whisky Boom

A distillery boom under way in Scotland shows the strength of the Scotch boom -- a promising sign for Diageo, one of the best names in the business. More