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Report of Facebook IPO Sends Social Networking Stocks Soaring (SBUX, RVBD, JNPR, MO, QPSA, FGP)

Posted by Geoff Seiler at 5:05PM on January 27th

Stocks ended the week mixed, as the Nasdaq showed strength while the Dow traded lower and the S&P was near breakeven. The economic data was mixed as well, although consumer confidence continues to improve. Next week will bring another round…

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October 2011 Set to Be One of the Strongest Months for Stocks Ever (AKAM, NSC, XOM, MO, STP, TQNT)

Posted by Geoff Seiler at 4:43PM on October 27th

With today’s big gains, October is now set to become one of the strongest months for stocks ever, with two trading days left in the month. Europe once again was the spark, as EU leaders, banks, and the IMF reached…

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High-Yield Plays in a Sluggish Sector (LO, MO, BTI, UVV, PM, AOI)

Posted by Ryan Patel at 8:49AM on December 2nd

Due to the nature of their products and their historically big dividends, components of the tobacco sector are often considered defensive plays and are known on Wall Street for their reliable cash flows. However, select players in the segment underperformed…

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Investors Eye Earnings In High-Yield Tobacco Space (PM, RAI, VGR, MO, LO, UVV)

Posted by Owen Vater at 10:27AM on October 21st

Tobacco stocks are some of Wall Street’s favorite “defensive” equity sectors, and two large-cap players announced their quarterly results before the bell on Thursday.

Philip Morris International (PM) posted net income of $1.82 billion, or 99 cents per share, compared to $1.79…

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Rebound Rally Suggests Momentum Through Year End (ISRG, BA, MO, WFC, URZ)

Posted by Geoff Seiler at 4:44PM on October 20th

The market staged a nice rally after yesterday’s sell-off. Generally solid earnings reports combined with cooler heads realizing a small interest rate hike by China likely means that the country is growing very strongly helped push stocks higher. With the…

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Analyst Sees Limited Upside For Two High-Yield Tobacco Stocks (MO, RAI, CIGX, AOI, LO, PM, VGR)

Posted by Jason Smith at 3:37PM on September 30th

Deutsche Bank took Altria (MO) and Reynolds American (RAI) to “Hold” from “Buy” on Thursday, noting that valuations near the high end of historic cash flow multiples suggest “a more balanced risk/reward.” The firm maintained the stocks’ respective $25 and $65 price…

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Two High-Yield Sectors On The Move (AOI, CIGX, LO, UVV, RAI, MO, PM, WIN, VZ, T)

Posted by Ryan Patel at 9:48AM on September 23rd

Given their reliable cash flows, high-yields and dependable business models, stocks in the telecom and tobacco segment tend to be less volatile than some of their other equity peers. However, as the market staged its strong rally over the past…

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Tobacco Plays Stage Strong Rebound Amid Recent Market Rally (VGR, MO, AOI, UVV, RAI, PM)

Posted by Ryan Patel at 9:03AM on September 10th

Given the nature of their products and their historically high dividends and cash flow rates, tobacco firms are often considered defensive plays and therefore tend to be less susceptible to major price swings in bull or bear markets. However, as…

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Yield Hunter: Tobacco Stocks (LO, MO, VGR, RAI, UVV, BTI, PM)

Posted by Jason Smith at 11:02AM on August 30th

Given their high cash flow rates and relatively inelastic demand, tobacco firms are often considered “defensive” equities, or those less susceptible to major declines amid a broad market pullback. In some cases, defensive stocks are less exciting than higher risk…

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Select Tobacco Plays Yielding 5% or More After Shares Slide, Dividends Increase (UVV, AOI, LO, VGR, MO, PM)

Posted by Ryan Patel at 9:00AM on August 24th

Due to the nature of their products and their historically big dividends, components of the tobacco sector are often considered defensive plays and are known on Wall Street for their reliable cash flows. However, select players in the segment underperformed…

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