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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Why Neil Woodford has bought Vodafone Group plc and sold British American Tobacco plc

Should you follow master investor Neil Woodford and buy Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) and sell British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS)?

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Why I won’t be buying DFS Furniture plc after 20% drop

Today's profit warning from DFS Furniture plc (LON:DFS) could be a warning for investors.

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Why I’d buy these 2 rising FTSE 100 shares

More capital gains could lie ahead for these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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Top stocks for May

We asked our analysts to share their top stock picks for the coming month.

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Plain paper packaging could burn these 2 FTSE 100 tobacco giants

UK tobacco sales could take a further hit but emerging market should take up the slack, says Harvey Jones.

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Three dividend heroes with 10 years of consecutive dividend growth

Edward Sheldon profiles three companies with amazing dividend growth track records.

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British American Tobacco plc vs BT Group plc which to buy for your ISA?

British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) are both attractive ISA investments but which should…

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2 top Footsie ‘safety’ shares for dividend investors

These two shares could be shrewd buys today.

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2 Neil Woodford stocks I’d buy in an instant

These two Neil Woodford stocks could deliver high returns.

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2 great FTSE 100 ‘safety’ shares for dividend investors

Royston Wild runs the rule over two exceptional FTSE 100 dividend stocks.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d happily buy and never sell

Reliable sales growth, high dividends and wide moats to entry make these great stocks to hold and forget.

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Are these 4 massive stocks completely unbalancing your portfolio?

Your portfolio could be in peril if you unwittingly have outsized exposure to just a handful of stocks, says Harvey…

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