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 Articles

    9% yield FTSE 100 shares for my SIPP!

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    Dividend Shares

    2 super-safe dividend shares that have been paying income for decades

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    Investing For Beginners

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

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    Investors should consider this share in the event of a stock market crash

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    3 cheap shares with risks I can accept

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    Value Shares

    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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    Investing Articles

    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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