Imperial Tobacco
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Imperial Tobacco has not seen a rise in its stock price, despite a bullish AGM statement, and the sector as a whole has been affected by adverse market sentiment. The company's stocks may leave the FTSE 100 index in Mar 2000. The company has reported growth in volume sales abroad, and an increase in its market share in the British budget brand and hand rolling tobacco markets. There has been international profit growth, though smuggling has affected legal sales in Britain. Charterhouse Securities and CSFB rate the company's stocks a buy, and Merrill Lynch's verdict is to accumulate.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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The vice squad
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In the current uncertain climate following the events of Sep 11, 2001, investors might do well to invest in vice companies. The gambling, alcohol, junk food, adult entertainment and tobacco sectors are examined, and one stock in each sector is tipped.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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BAT after a bull year
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BAT has seen a rise in its share price in 1995 and exports have benefited from increased sales in the Far East and eastern Europe. Four brokers class the shares as a buy and two brokers are holders, of a sample of six brokers. Buyers include Merrill Lynch, which sees continued growth for the tobacco industry, though there is more uncertainty attached to the financial services industry. Panmure Gordon is a holder and sees difficulties in maintaining growth, and NatWestSecurities also does not see the industry as offering growth prospects.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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