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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    Is the 7%+ British American Tobacco dividend yield safe?

    Our writer appreciates receiving a British American Tobacco dividend payment each quarter. But should he keep expecting one in future?

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    2 dirt-cheap, high-yield UK shares I’ve bought to hold for a decade

    Christopher Ruane already owns this pair of high-yield FTSE 100 shares. But at their current share prices, he would happily…

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    Christopher Ruane discusses a pair of FTSE 100 shares that have consistently grown their dividends for several decades -- and…

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    This FTSE 100 stock has hiked or maintained its dividends for over 25 years, making it a 'no-brainer' buy for…

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    3 British shares I’ve bought to hold for years

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    2 top dividend stocks for retirement

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    3 high-yield income stocks to buy for 2023

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