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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    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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    Have £1,000 to invest? BAE is a FTSE 100 share I’d buy right now

    BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could offer stronger dividend investing prospects than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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    Is it game over for British American Tobacco’s share price?

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) shares have been hit regarding news of a menthol cigarettes ban. Does I think…

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    British American Tobacco is in freefall! Time to buy, or to sell, this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) is sinking again. Is it time to buy or bail out of the FTSE…

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