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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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British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) Latest News

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How British American Tobacco Plc Could Struggle To Repeat A 5-Year Gain of 100%

| G A Chester

British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) could deliver a slower-burning 32% rise for investors today.

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British American Tobacco’s Amazing Cash Flow

| Kevin Godbold

Can British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) Keep up with Imperial Tobacco (LON: IMT)?

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Is British American Tobacco plc A Super Growth Stock?

| Peter Stephens

Does British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) have the right credentials to be classed as a very attractive growth play?

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What Dividend Hunters Need To Know About British American Tobacco plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at whether British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) is an attractive income stock.

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Play The Percentages With British American Tobacco Plc

| G A Chester

How reliable are earnings forecasts for British American Tobacco Plc (LON:BATS) -- and is the stock attractively priced right now?

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British American Tobacco Plc’s Two Greatest Strengths

| Kevin Godbold

Two standout factors supporting an investment in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)

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Company Comment

British American Tobacco plc Drops On 12% Fall In Revenue

| The Motley Fool Staff

But British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) remains confident of delivering consistent growth in earnings and aims to increase its dividend.

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British American Tobacco plc Heading For 9% Growth

| Alan Oscroft

Forecasts indicate a return to earnings growth for British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)

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Is There Still Time To Buy British American Tobacco plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) move higher, or are the company's shares overvalued?

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How Safe Is Your Money In British American Tobacco plc?

| Roland Head

Is British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) playing a risky financial game to reward shareholders?

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Is British American Tobacco plc An Annuity Alternative?

| Roland Head

Is British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) the best choice?

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Why British American Tobacco plc’s Investment Strategy Should Blast Earnings Higher

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild evaluates what British American Tobacco plc's (LON: BATS) capex drive is likely to mean for future earnings.

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