Altria Group (MO)

[iam802]

This is the holding company of Philip Morris and John Middleton.

A very nice chart formation is being form now.

Will this break through the kumo (and hence, form a very nice saucer with handle) ? Or will it reverse?

[iam802]

I can't afford cigarettes. Question: Does price in US affect the price in SG?


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Cigarette prices rise ahead of looming taxes

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/02/ ... 41070.html

Though a federal cigarette tax hike remains weeks away, at least two U.S. cigarette makers already have upped prices and another is cutting some wholesaler discounts as demand drops.

Both Altria Group (nyse: MO - news - people ) Inc., which owns Philip Morris USA, and Lorillard Inc., which makes Newport cigarettes, increased their carton and pack prices in recent days.

Neither company would say what prompted the increases. But the federal tax on cigarettes will rise from 39 cents a pack to almost $1.01 on April 1.

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states also have proposed cigarette taxes to fund health programs and force residents to quit smoking or avoid starting. The federal excise tax increase will help fund children's health care.

Reynolds American (nyse: RAI - news - people ) Inc., the nation's second-largest cigarette company, which reported a 13 percent drop in its fourth-quarter profit Wednesday partly resulting from selling fewer cigarettes, has cut some of the discounts it offers wholesalers for the month of March.

Lorillard raised all its wholesale prices 10 cents a pack or a $1 a carton last week, the company said.

Altria raised wholesale prices for its signature Marlboro line and some lower-cost brands this month. Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Basics and other cigarettes rose nine cents a pack or 90 cents per carton, said spokesman Greg Mathe. A second tier at Altria, including brands like Chesterfield and Merits, saw a price increase of 18 cents a pack or a $1.80 a carton, Mathe said.

[winston]

Not vested.

THE GREAT CIGARETTE DIVIDEND MACHINE HEADS HIGHER

Last week, we heaped abuse on the "perfectly hedged" clean energy fund. This kind of investment somehow manages to lose money in both good times and bad.

This week, we take a look at the antidote to faddish ideas like solar and wind energy: We look at the past year's price action in Altria (MO).

Altria is the world's dominant cigarette maker. It's a stock Dan Ferris and Tom Dyson have written bullishly about in DailyWealth (check out their arguments here and here). While it's easy to understand Marlboro's incredible brand power, most people don't understand the government loves it when folks buy Altria cigarettes. The government is even more addicted to the huge taxes it collects from Altria than Altria's customers are addicted to its product.

As you can see from our chart below, the cigarette business is doing well these days. Altria just struck a new 52-week high. Despite this price gain, the stock still yields over 6%.

This chart proves that when it comes to making long-term investments, there's no need to chase the "next big thing"… just stick with the incredible cash flow and dividend-producing power of "World Dominators" like Altria.

www.dailywealth.com

[winston]

IT'S STILL A BULL MARKET IN CIGARETTES

Despite weak job numbers, weak earnings, and recent stock market weakness, today's chart says it's still a bull market in cigarettes.

We often poke fun at faddish investment ideas like solar and wind stocks. Instead of chasing these ideas, we say focus long-term investment in dominant businesses with fat profit margins and excellent brand names. Focus on stocks like the world's biggest cigarette maker, Altria (MO).

We've written bullishly about cigarette comanies many times in DailyWealth (check out a few pieces here and here). While it's easy to understand Marlboro's incredible brand power, most people don't understand the government loves it when folks buy Altria cigarettes. The government is even more addicted to the huge taxes it collects from Altria than Altria's customers are addicted to its product.

This addiction produces the chart you see below… the past 12-month's action in Altria shares. While stocks around the world have sold off in the past week, Altria has climbed to a new 52-week high, all the while kicking off huge dividend payments.


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[winston]

not vested

Large-Cap Stocks to Buy: Altria (MO)

Some investors may have issues with buying “sin” stocks, but if you have no personal moral issue with owning the group, Altria (MO) should be on your list of large-cap stocks to buy and hold forever.

First off, the tobacco industry has easily been the best performing industry over the past hundred and ten years. A report from Credit Suisse detailed out the performance of all of the major American industries from 1900 until 2010.

The average industry returned $38,255 in 2010 for each dollar invested in 1900. The tobacco industry returned 165 times more than the average industry, or $6.3 million in 2010 for each dollar invested in 1900.

That is correct, $6.3 million!

This return has little to do with innovation in the industry, and lots to do with the fact that the industry is selling an addictive product.

But why Altria? Altria control 50% of the cigarette market in the U.S., and owning the top dog in any industry is usually a good move. Altria also boasts a nearly 4% dividend yield, which has a track record of being paid for more than four decades.

Furthermore, Altria’s owns nearly 30% of SABMiller (SBMRY), you know another big player in another industry that sells an addictive product.

While depending on the possible SABMiller merger with Anheuser Busch Inbev (BUD), Altria may no longer own part of a beer maker; the fact remains, Altria has a solid history, strong (maybe even stronger depending on what happens to the SABMiller stake) balance sheet, a healthy dividend and is the #1 operator in hands down the best-performing industry over the last century.

Source: Investor Place

[winston]

not vested

Altria Group Inc: MO Is Still a Smoking-Hot Stock

Altria is one of the most reliable stocks for long-term investors in the market

By Louis Navellier

Source: Blue Chip Growth

http://investorplace.com/2016/05/altria ... y3MTPl96M8

[winston]

Cigarette maker Altria climbs to a new 52-week high… up 30% over the past year.

[winston]

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'INVESTING IN HABITS' PAYS OFF ONCE AGAIN

Today's chart proves once again that buying the "basics" works...

As we've told DailyWealth readers plenty of times over the years, investing in "boring" businesses that sell items like soda, fast food, candy, and alcohol is one of the market's surest bets.

There's another great investment secret with all of these companies: Their products are all habit-forming, or even addictive.

Cigarettes also fit that bill. And today, we're looking at one of the biggest companies in that market, Altria (MO). The $130 billion tobacco giant's products include Marlboro, the No. 1 cigarette brand in the world, as well as Virginia Slims, and smokeless tobacco brands Copenhagen and Skoal.

Altria shares recently broke out to a multiyear high. Shares have jumped nearly 15% so far this year and are in one of the most impressive long-term uptrends in the market. It's another example of why you don't need to buy flashy stocks to be successful.

Source: Daily Wealth

[winston]

not vested

Altria Group Inc (MO): The Most Successful Stock in History Will Continue to Rise

It’s hard to argue with a 40-year annualized total return of 20%

By Will Ashworth

Source: Investor Place

http://investorplace.com/2016/08/altria ... 6Kpk7h96M8

[winston]

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Here's a 360% "Glocal" Gainer to Buy This Week

By KEITH FITZ-GERALD

Source: Money Map Report

http://moneymorning.com/2016/09/05/here ... this-week/