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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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With a dividend yield of 6.4%, is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock might have a strong dividend yield, but is that enough reason to buy it?

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As the risks of a stock market crash grow, this Fool has been searching for protection in the FTSE 100.…

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What does the BATS dividend increase mean for this high yielder?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS dividend is set to increase again. Here, shareholder Christopher Ruane looks at the details and what it means…

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Could this 6.7% dividend share be about to get better?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a dividend share which already yields 6.7% might be about to become more attractive for his portfolio.…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with a staggering 20+ years of consecutive dividend growth!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at some of the most reliable FTSE 100 dividend stocks from the past two decades…

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3 inflation-busting dividend shares to buy yielding 7%

| Rupert Hargreaves

These dividends shares offer yields of more than 7%, which looks incredibly attractive in the current interest rate environment.

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Two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares I’d buy with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer details how he would invest £500 in two well-known UK dividend shares today to try and benefit from…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for their bumper dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

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Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to generate passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The FTSE 100 index can be a great place to screen for income stocks. With my goal of increasing my…

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Am I too late to act on the soaring BATS share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS share price has surged more than 20% in under two months. Our writer considers whether he should add…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest, our writer shares two passive income ideas he would consider using to try and boost his…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in British American Tobacco shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

British American Tobacco shares offer a sky-high dividend yield. But has the stock been a good investment? Dan Appleby analyses…

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