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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    A drink and a smoke: Diageo plc and British American Tobacco plc could be just the kick your portfolio needs

    Diageo plc (LON: DGE) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) could be just the stimulants your portfolio needs, says…

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    Could these 3 stocks be about to fall in value? Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG), British American Tobacco plc (LON:…

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    Is this the end for British American Tobacco plc and Imperial Brands plc?

    Will new 'plain packaging' rules affect profits at British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB)?

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    easyJet plc, British American Tobacco plc and Legal & General Group plc: 3 FTSE 100 growth AND income stars!

    Royston Wild explains why easyJet plc (LON: EZJ), British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Legal & General Group plc…

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    Three top picks for this summer: Rio Tinto plc, Petrofac Limited and British American Tobacco plc

    Why the coming months should be good for Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) and British American…

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    Can British American Tobacco plc, Reckitt Benckiser plc and Imperial Brands Group plc keep on rising forever?

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), Reckitt Benckiser plc (LON: RB) and Imperial Brands Group plc (LON: IMB) should continue…

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    Are Centrica plc, BAE Systems plc and British American Tobacco plc the best dividend stocks EVER?

    Should income-seekers pile into Centrica plc (LON: CNA), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)…

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    Snail mail, books and cigarettes: are Royal Mail plc, Pearson plc and British American Tobacco plc going the way of the dodo?

    Will changing habits be the downfall of Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG), Pearson plc (LON: PSON) and British American Tobacco…

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    Why National Grid plc (+11%), British American Tobacco plc (+12%) and JD Sports Fashion plc (+32%) should keep charging

    Royston Wild explains why National Grid plc (LON: NG), British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and JD Sports Fashion plc…

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    Don’t buy British American Tobacco plc, Centrica plc and GKN plc until you’ve considered this

    These 3 stocks could offer much more potential than their sector peers: British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), Centrica plc…

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    Time to top-up on dividend stalwarts BP plc and British American Tobacco plc?

    BP plc (LON:BP) and British American Tobacco PLC (LON:BATS) have long been stalwart stocks for yield chasing investors.

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