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tobacco: Archive
Altria vs. Philip Morris: Who Leads Tobacco's Next Chapter?
by Swati Prasad
MO and PM push smoke-free growth, using pricing power, innovation and discipline to navigate declining cigarette demand and reshape tobacco's future.
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Altria Stock Trading at a Discount to Industry: Buy or Hold?
by Swati Prasad
MO trades at a steep discount with steady gains, but its momentum rests on pricing power, brand strength and managing persistent volume declines.
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MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant Is Winning the Smoke-Free Race?
by Swati Prasad
Altria and Philip Morris advance their smoke-free strategies as each leverages pricing, innovation and cost discipline in a shifting tobacco market.
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Top Sin Stocks to Buy Now for Power, Predictability & Long-Term Gains
by Rajani Lohia
Sin stocks stand out as resilient plays, blending stable demand, pricing power and strategic shifts that support long-term growth potential.
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MO vs. PM: The Ultimate Face-Off in a Changing Tobacco Landscape
by Swati Prasad
Altria's pricing power, smoke-free gains and solid margins make it a standout against Philip Morris in a transforming tobacco market.
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Sin Stock Investing: Navigating Controversy, Stability & Growth
by Rajani Lohia
Sin stocks spark debate but deliver steady demand, strong brands and resilient cash flows. Discover why investors see opportunity in this controversial niche.
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MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Giant is Better Positioned for the Future?
by Swati Prasad
Altria leans on pricing strength and nicotine pouch growth, while Philip Morris gains momentum with smoke-free products and global scale.
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Altria Stock Trading at a Discount: What's the Next Best Move?
by Swati Prasad
MO shows steady earnings and strong pricing power, though long-term momentum depends on balancing cigarette declines with smoke-free gains.
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Sin Stocks Worth Watching: The Perfect Mix of Growth & Resilience
by Rajani Lohia
Sin stocks like alcohol, tobacco and gambling remain resilient, offering stable demand, strong dividends and growth despite regulation and controversy.
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Altria's Q2 Earnings on the Deck: How to Play the Stock
by Swati Prasad
MO's Q2 results are likely to reflect NJOY ACE's market exit and soft cigarette volumes, though pricing strength may help.
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MO vs. PM: Which Tobacco Stock Has More Puff Left in 2025?
by Swati Prasad
MO's pricing strength and PM's global smoke-free push show momentum. But which tobacco stock leads now?
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Should Philip Morris Stock Be in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q2 Earnings?
by Swati Prasad
PM's second quarter results are likely to benefit from strong pricing and sustained smoke-free momentum despite currency pressures.
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MO or PM: Which Tobacco Giant Offers Better Value in 2025?
by Ansuiya Mohta
As PM's smoke-free bets pay off, MO's low multiple and on! momentum may offer sharper value in 2025.
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Top Sin Stocks for Savvy Investors: Profiting From the Unconventional
by Rajani Lohia
Sin stocks offer defensive growth, with steady demand across alcohol, tobacco and gambling sectors, wherein reputation takes a back seat.
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Altria Trades at a Bargain: Is it a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
by Ansuiya Mohta
MO trades at a steep discount to peers and shows bullish momentum, making it a potential value play in tobacco's shift to smoke-free.
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Philip Morris Stock Records 50% YTD Surge: Is it Too Late to Buy?
by Ansuiya Mohta
PM stock soars 50.1% year to date, fueled by smoke-free growth, premium pricing and bullish earnings momentum.
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Altria vs. Philip Morris: Which Tobacco Stock Is a Better Buy Now?
by Ansuiya Mohta
Philip Morris leads in terms of its global growth and its smoke-free future strategy, making it a strong long-term buy.
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Is Altria's Post Q1 Earnings Stock Dip a Green Light for Investors?
by Ansuiya Mohta
MO is backed by strong fundamentals, pricing power and long-term growth potential in smoke-free products.
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PM Stock Up 6.9% Post Q1 Earnings: A Green Light for Investors?
by Ansuiya Mohta
PM shows strong growth prospects, driven by its successful shift to smoke-free products, solid first-quarter results and optimistic guidance.
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Altria Trading at a Discount: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
by Ansuiya Mohta
MO's low valuation reflects structural challenges, making it a risky bet amid declining volumes, regulatory pressure, and rising illicit competition.
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PM Stock Rallies 30% in 6 Months: What Should Investors Do Next?
by Ansuiya Mohta
Philip Morris is driving strong growth through its smoke-free transformation, supported by innovation, global expansion, pricing power, and disciplined cost management.
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Is Altria Stock a Buy, Sell or Hold at a P/S Multiple of 4.2X?
by Vrishali Bagree
Altria struggles with challenges in the Smokeable Products unit, driven by economic pressures on consumers and the rise of illegal e-vapor alternatives.
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Should Altria Stock be in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
by Vrishali Bagree
Altria faces challenges from macroeconomic pressures and a surge in illegal e-vapor products, though smoke-free offerings provide some support.
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Time to Buy These Big Tobacco Stocks for Higher Highs?
by Shaun Pruitt
Big tobacco producers Altria Group (MO) and Philip Morris International (PM) have seen their stocks soar over +30% this year with both trading near 52-week highs.
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Altria's (MO) Q2 Earnings Coming Up: Buy, Sell or Hold Steady?
by Vrishali Bagree
Altria Group's (MO) second-quarter earnings are likely to reflect gains from the company's pricing power and smoke-free product strength amid soft cigarette volumes.
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