Tobacco News

The following is a discussion and analysis of RAI's business, initiatives, critical accounting estimates and its consolidated results of operations and financial position.

An attorney for former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell said the former first couple's marriage was broken by the stress of the governor's office.

Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell, center, flanked by daughters Rachel, left, and Cailin, right, heads into the Federal Courthouse in Richmond, Va., Monday, July 28, 2014.

The corruption trial of ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife is now underway.

A federal prosecutor says the government will prove Virginia's former governor and his wife illegally lined their pockets with gifts from a businessman who sought their influence to promote his company.

Reynolds American Inc. said Tuesday that its profit rose by 6.7 percent in its second quarter as higher cigarette and smokeless tobacco prices helped to offset a decline in the number of cigarettes it sold.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys will lay out their case for an eight-man, four-woman jury Tuesday.

In this article, let's take a look at Altria Group Inc. , a $82.79 billion market cap company, which is the largest U.S. cigarette producer with roughly 50% share.

Reynolds American and Altria are two of the largest US cigarette companies based on market cap, market share and sales.

Inflation is mild? That's what the government says, but investors paying attention to earnings calls are hearing something they haven't heard in a awhile: Some bold companies are raising prices.

Once inhaled, it is metabolised in the lung and liver, where it is activated by a variety of enzymes called Cytochrome P450 .

Trial of former Va. governor McDonnell to start The Federal corruption trial against former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell and his wife starts Monday.

RICHMOND, Va. In what's expected to be a relatively sensational affair that's expected to last at least a month, the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, begins Monday.

Ten days ago, a Florida jury awarded an eye-popping $23 billion judgment against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

The No. 1 U.S. tobacco company lacks the one-two punch that Vector brings to the fight.

A look at the gifts and loans former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, received from businessman Jonnie Williams, and some of the favors they did for him and his company dietary supplement company, according to court papers: - A loan to cover expenses of two vacation rental properties in Virginia Beach owned by Bob McDonnell and ... (more)

A look at some of the key events in the corruption case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen.

While there are risks involved, if the company can take steps in the right direction, there is considerable upside potential.

The retirement of Molson Coors Brewing Co. Chief Executive Officer Peter Swinburn may be bad news for investors betting on a merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and SABMiller Plc.

Howard M. Lorber reports 5.7% stake in Vector Group On July 23, the company granted Lorber an award of 1M shares of common stock subject to performance-based vesting pursuant to the company's incentive plan.