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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    Are British American Tobacco PLC, Legal & General Group Plc, Banco Santander SA And Taylor Wimpey plc The Hottest Dividend Stocks Available?

    Royston Wild looks at the dividend potential of British American Tobacco PLC (LON: BATS), Legal & General Group Plc (LON:…

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    3 Defensive Bargains To Protect You From A Greek Exit: National Grid Plc, GlaxoSmithKline Plc & British American Tobacco Plc

    Dave Sullivan suggests 3 defensive shares should a Greek default be around the corner: National Grid Plc (LON:NG), GlaxoSmithKline Plc…

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    Why I’d Buy British American Tobacco plc Before Royal Dutch Shell Plc

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) is a better all-rounder than Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB). Here's why.

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    Should You Follow Director Buying At National Grid plc, British American Tobacco plc And Advanced Oncotherapy PLC?

    Is now the perfect time to invest in National Grid plc (LON:NG), British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) and Advanced Oncotherapy…

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    Should You Buy These Underperforming High-Yielders? British American Tobacco plc, Old Mutual plc & Bank of Georgia Holdings plc.

    British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), Old Mutual plc (LON:OML) & Bank of Georgia Holdings plc (LON:BGEO) are underperforming shares with…

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    4 Dividend Darlings For Savvy Stock Pickers: Diageo plc, Countrywide PLC, British American Tobacco PLC And Talktalk Telecom Group PLC

    Royston Wild looks at the investment case for Diageo plc (LON: DGE), Countrywide PLC (LON: CWD), British American Tobacco PLC…

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    British American Tobacco Group plc Faces £5.5bn Fine: Is BP plc A Safer Buy?

    Does liability ruling make British American Tobacco Group plc (LON:BATS) riskier than BP plc (LON:BP) for dividend investors?

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    Here’s Why British American Tobacco plc Offers More Long-Term Value Than Imperial Tobacco Group plc & AstraZeneca plc!

    British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), Imperial Tobacco Group plc (LON:IMT) & AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) are under the spotlight.

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    On The Hunt For Stunning Growth Stocks? Look No Further Than British American Tobacco PLC, CRH Group PLC, Ashtead Group PLC And Barratt Developments PLC

    Royston Wild checks out the delicious returns on offer at British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), CRH PLC (LON: CRH),…

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    Is Now The Time To Buy FTSE Laggards Diageo plc, British American Tobacco plc And Associated British Foods plc?

    This could be a good time to buy quality businesses Diageo plc (LON:DGE), British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) and Associated…

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    3 Blue-Chip Stunners Going For A Song: Banco Santander SA, GKN plc And British American Tobacco plc

    Royston Wild explains the investment appeal of Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC), GKN plc (LON: GKN) and British American Tobacco…

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    Why Now Could Be The Perfect Time To Add National Grid plc, British American Tobacco plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc To Your Portfolio

    Euphoria in other sectors could make National Grid plc (LON:NG), British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) and Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc…

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