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LSE:BATS (British American Tobacco p.l.c.)

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British American Tobacco was founded in 1902 as a joint venture between the UKs Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company. It is second only to Philip Morris in the World cigarette market, with more than 300 brands sold in around 180 markets.
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| Edward Sheldon, CFA

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This cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock still looks a great buy to me

| Paul Summers

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Why I would invest in this unloved dividend hero

| Fiona Leake

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| Royston Wild

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