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

About BATS

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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This FTSE 250 5% yielder isn’t the first stock I’d buy after today’s news

Roland Head explains why he's not tempted by today's top FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) climber.

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Top shares for May

We asked our analysts to share their top stock picks for the month.

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Why tobacco companies offer more retirement potential than pharma stocks

The tobacco industry could experience significant growth which may help it to outperform a range of pharma stocks.

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The FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

Rapidly rising profits are driving outsized dividend hikes at these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that could signal they're long-term…

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Why British American Tobacco stock has slumped 18% this year

Is it time to buy shares in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) after recent declines?

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A FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

Royston Wild looks at one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share that could thrive and one that could fall.

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These 2 FTSE 100 dividend and growth heroes are the “stocks of the millennium”

Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) two millennium superstars are now available at bargain valuations.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend champions I’d buy for my ISA today

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks that now yield 5%.

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One turnaround stock I’d buy alongside this unloved 5% yielder

These two shares could deliver strong recoveries over the long run.

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Two defensive dividend stocks for bargain-hunting investors

The recent market downturn has made these normally expensive non-cyclical stocks look incredibly attractive.

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Is it time to buy British American Tobacco after today’s news?

Does last year's acquisition of Reynolds American make British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) a buy?

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3 stocks I’m waiting to pounce on in this falling market

There could be a big market correction on the way. This is what I’m waiting to buy...

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