Despite public opinion turning against tobacco, these three tobacco stocks have high dividends and potential to profit from marijuana.

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The stability and generous yields of Big Tobacco stocks MO, PM and RAI should serve investors well in this tumultuous period in the markets.

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The merger between Reynolds and Lorillard is huge for Big Tobacco, but there are more reasons to be bullish on RAI stock.

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CVS Health will lose sales from quitting tobacco, but should make up the difference from higher-margin businesses.

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Tobacco stocks are no stranger to debt. But Altria at least knows how to use its debt responsibly. Philip Morris ... not so much.

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Tobacco stocks' ace in the hole -- rising demand overseas to offset long-term decline in the developed world -- is looking less and less reliable.

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Tobacco stocks Reynolds American (RAI) and Lorillard (LO) reportedly are closer to being joined at the hip, but there's not much in it to be excited about.

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Projected to grow 5-fold to by 2017 , the U.S. market for e cigarette brands is important but exposure to the international market is even more critical.

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The attorneys general of 28 states have written to Walmart and four other retailers asking them to end tobacco sales in their stores.

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LO stock and RAI stock are up big today on M&A rumors, but the sheer size of these tobacco stocks (among other issues) makes this an unlikely marriage.

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Philip Morris is funneling $680 million into a factory for "safer" cigarettes, but I'm not buying the potential for tobacco stocks in such less-lethal efforts.

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These 3 dividend paying stocks should continue to pay out investors for the long term despite a disconcerting industry trend

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Q3 earnings reports for tobacco stocks are due out soon, but will Philip Morris, Reynolds American, Altria and Lorillard deliver strong results?

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Regulation to e-cigarettes is coming fast, both here in the U.S. and abroad. What does this mean for the major tobacco stocks?

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Philip Morris delivered another dividend increase to investors, and tobacco stocks continue to be among the best dividend sectors

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing a set of regulatory proposals governing the sales of e-cigarettes.

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Health advocates and lawmakers are increasingly banning smoking in outdoor public spaces, even as experts disagree about the potential health risk.

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Menthol cigarettes are in the cross-hairs, and tobacco stocks are down in response. Let's look at the landscape.

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Some Australians are convinced that cigarettes in new government-mandated plain packaging actually taste different. That's disconcerting news for tobacco stocks.

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Altria Group, which owns the Marlboro brand, will test market an electronic cigarette in Indiana starting in August.

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Global consumption of (pricier) alcohol and tobacco products tends to go up right alongside increased incomes. These stocks naturally stand to reap the rewards.

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The likes of Medical Marijuana Inc. and Cannabis Science are speculative plays without any of the same benefits of Big Tobacco.

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E-cigarettes are hailed by some as the potential savior of Big Tobacco, but it's possible they'll be unable to offset slowing cigarette sales ... or worse, they might speed up tobacco's long-term decline.

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Soda and cigarettes might seem worlds apart, but soft drinks are increasingly being eyed by regulators, and growth is already slowing.

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No one will confuse the sugary taste of cola and a cigarette drag, but from an investment standpoint, these products' makers are becoming increasingly similar.

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Russia's move to nix smoking in many public places is yet another sign that emerging markets won't be Big Tobacco's savior in perpetuity.

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Big, sluggish tech stocks are starting to catch up to tobacco stocks' huge yields. Plus, they have more room to grow those payouts, and fewer expectations weighing on them.

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A judge's ruling in a 13-year-long tobacco suit requires major American tobacco firms to run ads stating that they lied about the health risks of cigarettes.

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A crowded trade and a disturbing advertising coup in Australia have taken the luster off of once-treasured tobacco stocks.

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Hunting stability and yield? Check out these dividend-hiking heroes that rewarded shareholders during Q3.

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Philip Morris is one of the long standing dividend champions, extending dividend payments every year in a strong tobacco market.

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Big Tobacco reported mediocre-at-best second quarter earnings this past week, but the sector is still full of the most enticing dividend stocks out there.

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Sin stocks are running on 52-week highs, but tobacco is the long term stock winner over gaming and alcohol with a history of dividends and growth

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No one contests that these are difficult times to peddle tobacco products. But like all industries, some stocks are healthier than others.

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Family Dollar's decision to sell cigarettes at its 6,800 stores nationwide has drawn considerable criticism from health and anti-smoking advocacy groups.

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Tobacco stocks are not all just about cigarettes and smoking, as these companies provide steady earnings and dividends that can boost your portfolio yields.

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Dividend stocks continue to be one of the best ways to build a portfolio, and these three stocks are sure dividend winners

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As many homebuyers can attest, long-term appreciation stops working if your initial purchase price is too high. Here's why you should wait on tobacco stocks.

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Tobacco industry stocks are solid picks for your portfolio, as their fundamentals are strong, and they usually serve up strong dividends. Here are 5 to own.

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Tobacco shares won't necessarily outperform in 2012 like they did in years' past, but they're still a screaming buy for longer-minded investors.

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This high-yielding tobacco stock's cheaper cigarettes have been powering it through the economic slowdown.

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"Sin stocks," dealing alcohol and tobacco, have trailed the market in 2012, but their recession-proof nature and good dividends mean they're still strong buys.

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We take a look at two tobacco companies to see whether Altria's CEO is worth $20 million more than Lorillard's. Get our verdict.

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The tobacco company's current yield is 5.4%, with its quarterly dividend going from 19.4 cents to 70 cents in the past 10 years.

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Philip Morris International can give you the benefit of high income levels in addition to dividend growth rates over time.

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The tobacco industry has gone out of its way to provide investors with large dividend payouts. Altria Group (NYSE:MO) is one of these companies.

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Two sectors sucked in conservative investors in 2011, but dividend chasers should beware these groups next year -- or risk getting burned.

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Tobacco stocks were among the most impressive of 2011, but don't expect them to be a sure thing in 2012.

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Tobacco stocks such as Lorillard (LO) have proven to be recession-proof businesses with reliable revenue streams, placing them in high favor among investors.

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Make these three defensive picks to help ride out an increasingly likely market slump in 2012.

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