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Attempt stalls to ban smoking at Calif state parks |
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Source:http://www.timesunion.com/,2010-03-12
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An attempt by the California Legislature to impose what is believed to be the nation's most far-reaching smoking ban in state parks stalled Thursday over objections it would inappropriately punish smokers.
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Philip Morris posts profit gain; announces buyback |
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Source:http://www.marketwatch.com/,2010-02-15
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Philip Morris International on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.52 billion, or 80 cents a share, up from $1.45 billion, or 71 cents a share, in the same quarter of 2008. The company would have earned 81 cents a share on an adjusted basis. Revenue rose to $6.72 billion from $6.12 billion a year earlier. The average estimate of analysts polled by FactSet Research had been for the company to earn 79 cents a share on revenue of $6.54 billion. The tobacco giant also forecast 2010 earnings per share to be in a range of $3.75 to $3.85, up from $3.24 a share in 2009. In addition, Philip Morris announced a $12 billion share repurchase program.
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Ithaca Common Council's Legislative Committee debates smoking regulations |
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Source:http://www.theithacajournal.com/,2009-11-08
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Potential changes to the outdoor smoking regulations proposed by Ithaca Common Council include eliminating the no-smoking buffer around outdoor dining areas and extending the no-smoking area on the Commons.
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Reynolds American lifts dividend by 5.9% |
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Source:http://www.marketwatch.com/,2009-10-28
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Reynolds American Inc. said that it was raising its quarterly dividend by 5.9% to 90 cents a share from 85 cents a share. The dividend is payable on Jan. 4, 2010, to shareholders of record on Dec. 10, 2009. "I am very pleased to announce this dividend increase, which reflects the continued strength of our business," said the tobacco company's Chief Executive Susan Ivey.
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Cigarette demand falling, but profits solid |
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Source:http://www.newsobserver.com/,2009-10-23
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The weak economy and higher prices are snuffing out cigarette demand around the world - most vigorously in the U.S., where a federal tax hike, smoking bans, health concerns and social stigma have cut demand at least 10 percent.
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