Rupert Hargreaves

Philip Morris currently offers a dividend yield of 4.4%, but with smoking in decline around the world, how safe is this payout?

Altria and Philip Morris recently signed a technology sharing agreement, and this partnership is just what they need to move ahead of the competition.

Universal Corporation is often overlooked by investors in favor of other tobacco giants but investors should not be so quick to cast Universal aside.

Altria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard are not the only domestic tobacco companies, and their smaller peer has a powerful international backer.

Universal Corp has been paying and raising its dividend for more than 40 consecutive years. Along with Altria, the company boasts one of the longest dividend histories in the tobacco sector, but how much longer can this continue?

The number of cigarettes sold within the US has declined significantly during the past decade, but domestic tobacco companies Altria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard are not worried.

Rowan Companies stock has been sliding during the last few months but the future looks bright for the company.

Philip Morris has underperformed its domestic peers this year, but will the company outperform during 2014?

Philip Morris' Marlboro brand is one of the most prized consumer-goods brands in the world, but the company's expansion into the distribution business is worrying.

Altria, Lorillard, Reynolds American, and Philip Morris are all well known for returning impressive amounts of money to investors, but which one returns the most cash?

Philip Morris' sales are declining as smokers switch to cheaper discount brands so it might be time for the company to start a price war.

Philip Morris is following its international peers into the electronic cigarette market, but the company is wading into an already overcrowded market.

Philip Morris International is going to have a problem financing its debt as interest rates rise. However, Altria and Reynolds American are taking steps to make sure they are not affected.

Altria is the cheapest domestic tobacco company with the largest dividend yield, but the company deserves to trade at a premium to its peers for a number of reasons.

Burger King may be small in comparison to industry giant McDonald's, but the company has potential.

The FDA is considering banning menthol cigarettes, which could be catastrophic for Lorillard, Reynolds American, and even Altria Group; the decision is due soon. Which company will be hurt the most, and how likely is a complete ban?

Philip Morris' high level of debt has spurred management to reign in investor returns but should shareholders be worried? How does its appetite for leverage stack up against rivals Altria Group, Reynold's American, and Lorrillard?

Warren Buffett's larger holdings are well-known, but should you ignore his smaller holdings? Let's take a look at USG Corp and Dow Chemical.

Philip Morris' sales are declining amid a bitter brawl with British American Tobacco, but the consumption of tobacco around the world is rising. Does this make tobacco producer Universal the best international tobacco play?

Excise taxes are constricting Philip Morris' profit margin but domestic peers, Altria and Reynolds American are not reporting the same kind of pressures. How do Philip Morris, Altria, and Reynolds American stack up against one another?