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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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£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

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Up 40% in a year and still yielding 7.5% with a P/E of 8.5! Could this be the best share for me to buy today?

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