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Surrounded by reporters, former Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams leaves federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., after testifying Thursday, July 31, 2014.

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The corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell continues to unfold in Richmond.

Tobacco giant Reynolds American is buying Lorillard and acquiring Newport, a popular menthol cigarette.

A former CEO testified Thursday that his cozy relationship with Virginia's first family was a poor business decision, not friendship.

Altria will declare a dividend increase on 8/21/2014 according to their stated targeted dividend goal.

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Gov. Jay Nixon has veto power, and he used it a record number of times this past legislative session.

MCDONNELL TRIAL: Jonnie Williams testified Wednesday in the corruption trial for former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen.

Addressing an Australian British Chamber of Commerce lunch in Sydney, Mr Baird promoted investment opportunities to representatives from financial heavyweights including Lend Lease, KPMG, ANZ and British American Tobacco.

British American Tobacco plc declared a dividend on Wednesday, July 30th, AR Network reports.

Jerri Fulkerson's testimony came in the corruption trial for ex-Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen.

The executive assistant to the wealthy businessman at the center of the federal corruption trial of Virginia's former governor and his wife spent Wednesday morning detailing the trips she arranged for the governor's family.

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell leaves the federal courthouse in Richmond, Va., with his lawyer John L. Brownlee on the second day of his and his wife Maureen's corruption trial, Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

The term "force majeure" that is usually part of the fine print in legal documents seems to loom large these days for tobacco firm Reynolds American.

Greensboro-based Lorillard reported Wednesday that its adjusted profits had dropped from last year's numbers due in part to lower-than-expected e-cigarette sales.

British American Tobacco reported lower revenue and profit for the six months ended June 30, hurt by the strong British pound and a slight decline in volume.

London open City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around four points lower than yesterday's close of 6,807.75.

Reynolds American Inc. has announced second-quarter 2014 of $492 million, 6.7% higher than the $461 million for the same period last year, and $855 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, an 11.9% decrease from the $969 million from the same period for 2013.

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