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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    Imperial Brands and British American Tobacco shares: here’s why I believe it’s not game over yet

    It's a challenging time for Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), but these tobacco…

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

    FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) behemoth British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) jumps on positive half-year results. Here's what you need to…

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    Why I would invest in this unloved dividend hero

    Tobacco stocks are certainly not that appealing to investors at the moment, but I wouldn’t turn my nose up at…

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    Should you buy Imperial Brands as it launches share buybacks and pledges “progressive” dividends?

    As Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) shakes up its shareholder reward policy, is it finally time to buy into the…

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    Smoking! Why I think Imperial Brands and British American Tobacco could soon fly

    I think decent trading at Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) suggests valuations could…

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    3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with yields over 5% I’d buy in July

    Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks he'd buy for a reliable second income.

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    Why I’ve finally lost faith in British American Tobacco shares

    The tobacco giant is down almost 50% from its 2017 all-time high. Is it time to finally let go?

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    Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks instead

    I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer improving dividend investing prospects to lead to a superior income…

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    My top buys for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio this summer

    G A Chester sees good value on offer in his quarterly review of 10 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

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    2 FTSE 100 dividend heroes I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

    Income hunters should take a look at these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend bargains, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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    2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold until retirement

    Looking for a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock that's lifted its dividend for 20 straight years and now offers a…

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    3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that boast a wide moat and a 5%+ yield

    Investors who intend to take a defensive position in the second half of 2019 should look to income-generating equities like…

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