Tobacco

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

Tobacco’s a No-Go at Current Prices

Big, sluggish tech stocks are starting to catch up to tobacco stocks' huge yields. Plus, they have more room to grow those payouts, and fewer expectations weighing on them. More

Study: Simple Change Discourages Teen Tobacco Purchases

Researchers used virtual reality to show that teenagers are less likely to try and buy cigarettes in stores that hide displays of cigarette packages. More

Big Tobacco Must Admit They Lied

A judge's ruling in a 13-year-long tobacco suit requires major American tobacco firms to run ads stating that they lied about the health risks of cigarettes. More

Lorillard Shares Dip on Profit Miss

Lorillard shares fell on Wednesday after the company announced third-quarter earnings that missed analysts' forecasts, but topped earnings estimates. More