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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    I’d buy British American Tobacco today, despite its current difficulties

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) faces an uncertain long-term future, but it will still be standing on solid ground…

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    Forget the cash ISA! I’m collecting 8% from this FTSE 100 income champion

    The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is full of bargains, but this company stands out in particular.

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    I reckon these 2 FTSE 100 flops could be due a massive revival

    These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks disappointed in 2018, Harvey Jones says. This year could be different.

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    The Lloyds share price, and 2 other terrifying FTSE 100 ‘big dividend’ investment traps

    Royston Wild explains why Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) isn't the only FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share to avoid…

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    Will FTSE 100 income champ British American Tobacco thrive in 2019?

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) took the wooden spoon in 2018, but now is not the time to give…

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    My top FTSE 100 buys for a 2019 starter portfolio

    These 10 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants haven't been this cheap for over five years.

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    Why I think British American Tobacco could be a 2019 superstar

    Could threatened new restrictions hurt the returns for investors from British American Tobacco or has it got what it takes…

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    3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for 2019

    With Brexit uncertainty growing, Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he rates as safe buys.

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    Why I think FTSE 100 dividend stalwart British American Tobacco looks a great buy

    As well as the huge dividends on offer, Paul Summers thinks this tobacco giant continues to look undervalued.

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    Is now the perfect time to pile into the British American Tobacco share price?

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) has suffered its very own annus horribilis, but Harvey Jones says it may now…

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    3 of this year’s biggest FTSE 100 fallers I’d buy for 2019

    These three unloved FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks are way oversold, argues G A Chester.

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    Why I’m buying more of the British American Tobacco share price after falling 50% in a year

    Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) continues to deserve a place in his portfolio.

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