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Philip Morris Results Beat Estimates On Demand For Heated Tobacco Sticks

Philip Morris International surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and...

US Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Delayed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavoured cigarettes in the United States faced another setback, according to anti-tobacco...

Philip Morris Nears Texas Launch Of Flagship Heated Tobacco Device

Philip Morris International is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the first testing ground...

New Zealand Set To Scrap World-First Tobacco Ban

New Zealand is set to repeal a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government has announced.

British American Tobacco Beats Full-Year Profit Estimates, Signals ITC Stake Disposal

British American Tobacco forecast low-single digit organic revenue growth, adding it expected a slow recovery in the United States economy.

Tobacco Firms' Transition Under Fire As WHO Targets Vaping

Tobacco firms that are shifting to new nicotine products have the most to lose if tobacco alternatives face the same rules as cigarettes.

BAT Takes £25bn Impairment Charge On US Cigarette Brands

British American Tobacco said that it is to take an around 25 billion (€29.2 billion) impairment charge as it reassesses the value of some of its U.S....