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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    A Closer Look At British American Tobacco plc

    VIDEO: Two Fools put British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) under the spotlight.

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    Is British American Tobacco plc Dependent On Debt?

    Are debt levels at British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) becoming unaffordable and detrimental to the company's future prospects?

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    Does British American Tobacco plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

    Finding affordable stocks is getting difficult in today's buoyant market. Does British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) fit the bill?

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    Can British American Tobacco plc Make £5 Billion Profit?

    Will British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) be able to drive profits higher?

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    British American Tobacco plc Reports A Strong Full-Year Performance

    The decline in overall volumes continues at British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS).

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    3 Reasons That Make British American Tobacco plc A Concrete Buy

    Royston Wild what makes British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) a great addition to any shares portfolio.

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    Eyes Down For British American Tobacco plc’s Results

    Is falling tobacco consumption hurting British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)?

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    British American Tobacco plc Could Help You Retire Early

    Retirement may not be so long away for shareholders in British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS). Here’s why…

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    What Are British American Tobacco plc’s Dividend Prospects Like Beyond 2014?

    Royston Wild looks at the long-term payout potential of British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

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    3 FTSE Shares Crashing To New Lows: British American Tobacco plc, Standard Chartered PLC and Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) and Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) are crashing.

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    What This Top Dividend Portfolio Is Holding Now: British American Tobacco plc, Unilever plc And Diageo plc

    British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), Unilever (LON:ULVR) and Diageo (LON:DGE) are among the heavyweight holdings of City of London Investment…

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    Why British American Tobacco plc Should Be A Loser This Year

    British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) is looking too risky for 2014.

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