Tobacco

Recent Articles

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 

Can E-Cigarettes Relight Big Tobacco?

E-cigarettes are hailed by some as the potential savior of Big Tobacco, but it's possible they'll be unable to offset slowing cigarette sales ... or worse, they might speed up tobacco's long-term decline. 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 

Philip Morris Announces New CEO

Philip Morris International has announced that COO Andre Calantzopoulos will succeed current CEO Louis C. Camilleri, who is stepping down. More 

Russian Smoking Ban Pokes a Hole in the Philip Morris Argument

Russia's move to nix smoking in many public places is yet another sign that emerging markets won't be Big Tobacco's savior in perpetuity. More