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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With yields over 8.8%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 5 passive income stocks do I think is the best?

These five passive income stocks are all yielding more than 8.8%. Our writer considers which of them (if any) would…

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Here’s a simple 5-stock dividend income portfolio with a 7.5% yield

With these five British dividend stocks, one could potentially generate income of around £750 per year from a £10,000 investment.

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3 shares I’d consider for a Lifetime ISA

Our writer picks a trio of shares he believes investors should consider for a Lifetime ISA, with a mixture of…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £2,300 a month in passive income

With simply a few thousand in savings and £200 a month to invest, Muhammad Cheema looks at a strategy to…

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Investing Articles

This UK share yields almost 9% — and keeps raising its dividend!

Christopher Ruane highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses he sees in the investment case for a blue-chip UK share…

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I’m piling into these 2 defensive stocks as markets brace for the US election

Global stock markets hold their breath as a neck-and-neck US election race leaves the future uncertain. I'm not taking any…

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£6,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £611 a month of passive income!

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income over time.

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A 5-step approach to getting higher ISA returns

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of approaches he uses when trying to boost the long-term financial return of his Stocks…

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How to invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to seek a 7% dividend yield

Thirty stocks in the FTSE 350 offer dividend yields of 7% or more! Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use them…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 18 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Our writer highlights a dirt cheap passive income stock from the FTSE 100 index that currently has a mouth-watering 8.8%…

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Looking for shares to buy with dividend yields over 7%? I’d consider these 3!

Christopher Ruane likes to buy shares that offer him quality businesses at an attractive price, as well as having a…

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Is the Stocks and Shares ISA safe?

With public spending in need of a boost, Stocks and Shares ISAs risk being altered. Does this Foolish author think…

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