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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    Sugar vs Tobacco: Should You Buy Associated British Foods plc, Tate & Lyle PLC or British American Tobacco plc?

    Can Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) and Tate & Lyle PLC (LON:TATE) manage to tempt investors away from British American…

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    The FTSE 100’s Hottest Growth Stocks: British American Tobacco plc

    Royston Wild explains why British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) is an exceptional earnings selection.

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    Is British American Tobacco plc A Promising Capital-Growth Investment?

    Some firm's growth is more sustainable than others. What about British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)?

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    3 Defensive Plays In Case Of A Scottish ‘Yes’ Vote

    If Scotland votes ‘yes’, then British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) and Diageo plc (LON:DGE) could be worth…

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    Why British American Tobacco plc Should Beat The FTSE 100 This Year

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) started off weakly but is bouncing back in 2014.

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    3 Great Shares For A Beginner’s Portfolio: British American Tobacco plc, NEXT plc And Fuller, Smith & Turner plc

    British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), NEXT plc (LON:NXT) and Fuller, Smith & Turner plc (LON:FSTA) are three shares that could…

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    Consort Medical plc Surges After Announcing Deal With British American Tobacco plc

    Consort Medical plc (LON: CSRT) has received approval for its Voke nicotine inhaler, a collaboration with British American Tobacco plc (LON:…

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    2 Super Income Plays With Stunning Growth Prospects: Rio Tinto plc And British American Tobacco plc

    Looking for income and growth potential? Then Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) and British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) could be just…

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    British American Tobacco plc Dividends Look Solid

    The future for British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) dividends looks good.

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    3 Quality Blue Chips To Buy And Hold Forever: HSBC Holdings plc, BAE Systems plc & British American Tobacco plc

    HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS): 3 stocks with…

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    3 Stocks To Buy On St Leger Day: AstraZeneca plc, National Grid plc & British American Tobacco plc

    Why AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), National Grid plc (LON: NG) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) could be worth…

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    Why You Shouldn’t Let British American Tobacco plc Look After Your Money

    British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS): great investment, or a drag on your portfolio?

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