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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After a 9% price drop on its 2024 results, should I buy more shares in this FTSE 100 heavyweight?

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British American Tobacco shares plummet on disappointing FY24 results. Is it still worth the dividends?

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2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

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With just £5 a week to spare, here’s how someone could start investing – and aim big!

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor could use it to target an eventual £980 of passive income each month

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly second income?

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2 super-cheap shares with dazzling dividends I’m considering buying today, and one I’m sadly not

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How much passive income can an investor make from the stock market?

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3 high-yield dividend shares I’m considering buying this year

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How much would someone need to invest in UK shares to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

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3 high-yield shares that could help set a SIPP up for decades

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