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Vector Group has an incredible 7.6% dividend yield and a hidden asset could allow the company to keep paying it. Still, Altria Group and Philip Morris International offer safer dividends for conservative investors.

Shares of Keurig Green Mountain have been on an upward climb ever since Coca-Cola made an investment in the company. However, shareholders could soon regret hanging onto their shares.

Berkshire Hathaway made early shareholders rich. Can Markel and Monster Beverage do the same?

Vector Group faces pressure from Altria Group and other competitors as it struggles in the discount cigarette market. However, Vector's real estate subsidiary could make the stock attractive to adventurous investors.

Altria Group, Reynolds American, and Lorillard could lead the resurgence in American manufacturing. Here's what it means for shareholders.

PepsiCo's snacks business propped up the company when its beverage business lagged behind Coca-Cola. Now, the snacks business could be in trouble. Here's why.

PepsiCo's Spire challenges Coca-Cola's Freestyle in the soda-fountain market. Here's why the move could be good for both companies.

Altria Group and Vector Group are both threatened by the emergence of e-cigarettes. However, one will adapt, while the other may have to find a new line of business.

Don Yacktman increased his stakes in Avon Products, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo. Should you buy these stocks too?

Altria Group, Reynolds American, and Lorillard are threatened by declining premium cigarette volumes. Are their high dividends still safe?

Alice Schroeder recently explained Buffett's three investment criteria. Find out what the Oracle of Omaha looks for and why Sysco Corporation checks all the boxes.

Keurig Green Mountain delivered an outstanding quarter. Here's what you need to know.

Vector Group has a special advantage over Altria Group, but does it really matter?

Here's how Altria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard will benefit from new regulations.

Priceline is at war with Expedia in the U.S., but it still has stellar international growth prospects. Investors who missed out on Priceline's 63% stock price surge over the last year may find an opportunity in its shares after the recent pullback.

There's a reason Warren Buffett will never buy Netflix, and it has nothing to do with technology. Should it keep you from buying Netflix, too?

Although Keurig Green Mountain's second-quarter earnings will not include the company's two upcoming systems, management's comments could be an important indication of what is in store for these important devices.

Energy drinks are growing as fast as any other beverage on the market. What does this mean for Monster, Starbucks, and Keurig Green Mountain?

Altria Group gave updates on cigarette volume, cigarette alternatives, and capital allocation on its first-quarter conference call. Here's what Altria investors need to know.

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