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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    Investing For Beginners

    After hitting 52-week lows, should I buy the dip in this UK tobacco stock?

    Jon Smith explains why a large UK stock in the tobacco sector could be a smart buy when considering both…

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    3 cheap shares with risks I can accept

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    Should I snap up Imperial Brands shares for the 8.6% dividend yield?

    Christopher Ruane runs his slide rule over Imperial Brands shares and explains why he prefers to invest in a rival…

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    UK stocks near 52-week lows: 2 I’d buy and one I’d avoid

    Edward Sheldon has been scanning the market for stocks trading near their 52-week lows and he's identified a couple of…

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    9.1% dividend yield! The best FTSE income stock to buy now?

    I’m hunting for the best dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, and this business has hiked payouts each year…

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    This cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock is plunging! Should I buy it for my ISA?

    British American Tobacco remains a popular buy for investors chasing passive income. Should I buy the dividend stock following fresh…

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    Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK stocks and hold them for decades

    Our writer explains why they think buying cheap UK stocks is the superior strategy when it comes to building a…

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    I’d spend less than £12,000 on 434 of these UK shares for a £1,000 yearly passive income

    A four-figure passive income each year by investing a one-off sum below £12,000? Christopher Ruane explains how he could target…

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    These 2 cheap shares yield 7% and trade at just 7 times earnings

    I love buying cheap shares with high yields and right now there are plenty to choose from. The following two…

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