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Morgan Stanley has published a research report on Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE: PM) covering the profit acceleration at the company. In the report, Morgan Stanley wrote, "Recognize that faster growth occurred despite a more challenging global economic environment and a general...

We have gone through some rocky times in the past few weeks, with volatility almost reminiscent of 2008. Volatility tends to scare off investors. Dividend yields, especially higher dividend yielding stocks tend to offer some protection in downturns such as the one we are currently experiencing....

Goldman Sachs is out with a research note this morning, where it suggests that traders sell calls on Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) to enhance yield on long stock. Goldman Sachs Tobacco analyst Judy Hong sees 19% upside to CL-Buy rated shares over the next 12-months. The GS options...

Congratulations, you've just lived through the sixth-worst day in the history of the U.S. stock market. The Dow Industrials fell 634 points on Monday in response to Standard & Poor's downgrade of the United States' credit rating, and two days later the volatility continues. After a day like...

Consumer staples perform "extremely well" in times of market turmoil, serving as an excellent place to hide during market collapses and times of economic uncertainty. High dividends combined with consistent earnings provide some sense of relief even during the bleakest of moments. Recent events...

CNBC Fast Money's Tim Seymour said on the show that he would buy Petroleo Brasileiro SA (ADR) (NYSE: PBR) tomorrow. Petroleo Brasileiro SA (ADR) (PBR) fell 7.73% today, and closed at $29.88. Guy Adami thinks that the S&P 500 Index will hold 1,180 and bounce tomorrow. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE...

On CNBC's Mad Money, Jim Cramer said during the Lightning Round that Lorillard (NYSE: LO) may “have a good yield, but I like growth in yield. That's why I suggest Philip Morris (NYSE: PM) instead.” For HCA Holdings (NYSE: HCA), Jim said, “If a company relies on the government as a payer for its...

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (NYSE: TAP) reported earning this morning that fell 6% in the second quarter, as they company's key demographic is struggling with high unemployment. The company reported earnings of $1.18 per share on $933.6 million in revenues. Wall Street analysts were expecting $1.29...

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) rose 2.88% to $54.01 in the pre-market session. AMT reported a 27.1% rise in its Q2 total revenue. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) added 2.42% to $35.18 in the pre-market session. CHK declared a $0.0875 per share quarterly dividend. Duke Energy...

Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE: LO) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of an aggregate principal amount of $500 million 3.50% senior notes due 2016 and $250 million 7.00% senior notes due 2041 through its main operating subsidiary, Lorillard Tobacco Company, and guaranteed...

U.S. Treasuries have always been seen as a "safe" investment, backed by the full faith, and credit of the U.S. government." Yet with worries about the debt ceiling, and the possibility of a downgrade of U.S. debt, we have seen the continued move down in yields on U.S. Treasury debt. Many market...

There was an article over at Seeking Alpha about a few dividend stocks that the author posits can be held forever. Investing magazines have had cover stories about funds to hold forever for as long as there have been investing magazines. The concept is fascinating; it would be great to buy six or...

Below are the top large-cap cigarettes stocks on the NYSE, the NASDAQ and the AMEX in terms of revenue. The trailing-twelve-month revenue at Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE: PM) is $28.72 billion. PM's ROE for the same period is 152.36%. The trailing-twelve-month revenue at British American...

Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE: LO) today announced that its Board of Directors voted to establish a majority vote standard in director elections and to enhance disclosure of Lorillard political contributions. Meeting in New York, NY yesterday, the Board adopted the two measures unanimously. Both issues...

Stifel Nicolaus is out with its report today on Lorillard (NYSE: LO), upgrading LO from Hold to Buy. In its report, Stifel Nicolaus writes, "We are upgrading Lorillard to Buy from Hold and establishing a $122 target price. We believe the underlying growth supports a higher relative valuation for...