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British American Tobacco hikes sales growth outlook for smokeless ranges

The group said its cigarette alternatives are now set for ‘mid-teens’ growth, up from previous guidance for a low double-digit increase.

Evening Standard

Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?

The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its first half trading update on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Oil falls amid hopes for Trump peace deal backing

Brent crude for July delivery traded lower as the US president said he was making a ‘final’ decision on a peace deal with Iran.

Evening Standard

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Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?

The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its half year financial results on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products.

The Conversation

Stocks rise, oil falls, on fresh Middle East hope

The FTSE 100 closed up 26.10 points, 0.3%, at 10,609.06.

Evening Standard

5 High-Yield Stocks to Shield Your Portfolio From the Storm

With the S&P 500 breaking below its 200-day SMA, high-yield dividend stocks are increasingly worth considering as a source of income and portfolio protection.

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Child poisoning cases across the US rise as nicotine pouches flood stores

IN FOCUS: In partnership with The Independent, Leslie Liang reports for The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, on how the colorful packaging and fruity flavors that make nicotine pouches appealing to adults also make them tempting — and dangerous — for kids

The Independent UK

BAT expected to cut jobs in plan to boost productivity

The FTSE 100 tobacco giant confirmed plans to pursue ‘productivity initiatives’ on Thursday as it reported stronger profits.

Evening Standard

British American Tobacco accused of helping North Korea fund terrorism in lawsuit

Victims of terrorist attacks say BAT’s operations in North Korea helped fund weapons used in the Middle East

The Guardian - US

3 Dividend-Backed Consumer Staples to Reinforce Your Portfolio

The consumer staples sector is a popular hideout for investors during volatile markets. Consider these three stocks to strengthen your portfolio.

MarketBeat

‘Utter hypocrisy’: tobacco firm lobbied against rules in Africa that are law in UK

British American Tobacco pushed Zambian ministers to drop or delay ad bans, health warnings and restrictions on flavoured products, letter shows

The Guardian - UK

Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

Lord Strathcarron says he and an in-law ‘high up’ at British American Tobacco discussed bill, which he aims to weaken

The Guardian - UK

Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts

Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.

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Evening Standard

BAT upbeat on sales as nicotine pouches surge in popularity

The group added another 1.4 million new customers of smokeless products in its first half.

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British American Tobacco’s Unusual Options Activity Sets Up Nicely for This Multi-Leg Strategy

British American Tobacco’s options volume on Thursday was nearly 10 times its 30-day average. As a result, the tobacco stock had 19 unusually active options. One of them points to a potentially profitable multi-leg strategy.

Evening Standard

Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 03 June: OECD growth warning, KKR pulls out of Thames Water rescue

A slower global growth projection by the OECD today dampened investor sentiment during a lacklustre session for the FTSE 100 index.

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Buy These 3 Unusually Active Call Options to Build Yourself an Inexpensive Portfolio Ladder

In Wednesday’s unusual options activity, 78 call options expired in 100 days or more. Of those, you could buy 27 for $100 or less. The 27 make an excellent start to building an inexpensive portfolio ladder. Here’s how.

The Guardian - UK

Penny Mordaunt takes job advising one of world’s largest tobacco firms

Former Tory leadership contender, who abstained on smoking ban vote last year, will work for British American Tobacco on ‘harm reduction’

The Conversation

The tobacco lobby claims vaping is displacing youth smoking – a close look at the evidence tells another story

E-cigarette companies, including giants such as British American Tobacco, have actively lobbied governments in New Zealand and Australia to weaken existing vape regulations while preventing the introduction of stricter ones.

The National (Scotland)

'Alarming': Free nicotine pouches given without warnings at Scottish train station

ADDICTIVE pouches being given out for free in the middle of a busy Scottish train station is “alarming”, a charity boss has warned.

Evening Standard

Fall for FTSE after BAT, Unilever and Barclays updates underwhelm

The FTSE 100 finished 42.72 points, or 0.49%, lower to end the day at 8,764.72.

Evening Standard

British American Tobacco sales fall as ‘illicit single-use’ vapes hamper trading

Shares fell as much 9% as it revealed a slight decline in US vape sales, which it has touted as the future of the smoking industry.

The Independent UK

FTSE rebounds to edge higher amid strong consumer stocks

The FTSE 100 finished 1.36 points higher to end the day at 8,503.71.

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