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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    Investing Articles

    Cash ISA rates are falling again, but I like BATS that pays 6.85% a year

    Harvey Jones says British American Tobacco plc's (LON: BATS) big yield thrashes the dismal return on a Cash ISA.

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    2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I think you should consider buying for 2020

    The right dividend stocks provide stable income. Michael Taylor looks at two low-risk shares.

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    Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend shares today to make a passive income

    I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer better returns than buy-to-let.

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    No savings at 40? These FTSE 100 dividend stocks could help you retire early

    Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at two FTE 100 dividend stocks with yields of more than 7% that could help…

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    £2k to invest? I’d take a look at these 2 high-dividend-yield stocks!

    Jonathan Smith details his two picks for investors looking to buy into high dividend yield stocks.

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    Retirement Articles

    Forget the Cash ISA! I believe these FTSE 100 dividend stocks are a much better buy

    Why I think these steady FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend-paying shares could power your compounding retirement savings.

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    Investing Articles

    Should you buy these cheap FTSE 100 6%-plus dividend yields for your ISA today?

    These FTSE 100 shares are mega-cheap AND offer some market-beating dividend yields. But should they be bought or avoided today?

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    Investing Articles

    Is the best performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 50 years finally running out of puff?

    Harvey Jones says the next 50 years may be tougher on this stock than the last half-century.

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    How I’d obtain a passive income with these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares

    I believe these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could offer impressive returns given their valuations.

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    2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy before Brexit

    This is why I’d pile into these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks paying big dividends right now.

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    Investing Articles

    Is ‘vaping illness’ a sign British American Tobacco’s future is going up in smoke? 

    British American Tobacco plc (LSE:BATS) is an excellent dividend stock for income-seeking investors. However, concerns about the health risks of…

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    The last puff for this tobacco stock?

    Following the announcement of job cuts and the subsequent fall in the share price, is it worth buying stock in…

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