Tobacco

Barrack Obama was the first smoking president of the United Stated in many years. I don't know if he has quit smoking yet, but there are still a lot of people out there who do. If you have no objection to investing in cigarette stocks, you may want to consider the tobacco companies, especially...

The Fast Money Traders gave the following trades for Thursday May 27th on tonight's show. Tim Seymour suggests going long Vimpel-Communications (NYSE: VIP). Joe Terranova likes Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK). Karen Finerman recommends going long Philip Morris (NYSE: PM). Jon Najarian says Moody...

Below are the top 5 large-cap consumer goods stocks on the NYSE in terms of EPS estimates for the next quarter. Lorillard Inc (NYSE: LO) is expected to earn $1.64 per share in the September quarter. LO’s trailing-twelve-month ROE is 315.19%. Companhia de Bebidas Das Americas (NYSE: ABV) is likely...

While the recent market drop has not been good news for holders of equities, it has created some incredible dividend yields for investors seeking income. All of these stocks on this list are yielding returns greater than 6%. They are all stable companies that have historically supported their...

While the recent market drop has not been good news for holders of equities, it has created some incredible dividend yields for investors seeking income. All of these stocks on this list are yielding returns greater than 6%. They are all stable companies that have historically supported their...

The Fast Money Crew offered the following trades for Thursday May 20th on today's show: Mike Khouw is a seller or longer dated puts. Guy Adami recommends going long Jeffries Group (NYSE: JEF). Karen Finerman suggests going long Philip Morris (NYSE: PM). Pete Najarian thinkd Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is...

Below are the top 5 large-cap consumer goods stocks on the NYSE in terms of profit margins. The trailing-twelve-month profit margins of Lorillard Inc (NYSE: LO) is 25.92%. LO has a trailing-twelve-month ROE of 315.19%. The trailing-twelve-month profit margins of Companhia de Bebidas das Americ (...

Through the first two weeks of May the major indices are taking it on the chin as investors fear more trouble is brewing in Europe and will sell first and ask questions later. However, there are two sector ETFs that have been holding up much better than the overall market: SPDRs Consumer Staples...

Stocks are down on European economic concerns Stocks are falling in early trading on concerns about how austerity measures in Europe might slow the continent’s economy. Better-than-expected reports on U.S. retail sales and industrial production didn’t help stock prices. Investors are focusing on...

Shares of Lorillard Inc. (NYSE: LO), a manufacturer of cigarettes in the United States, is selling off today by 1.17% to $79.72, but one trader is taking the opportunity to sell puts in the name. The January 2011 $60 put was sold on the bid 1,000 a short while ago; open interest on the strike is 16...

The companies that have topped Barron’s 500 List are those who generated healthy sales and ROI in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The companies in Barron’s List are mostly from the industries where there is always a constant demand, including health care, consumer products and...