Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) controls roughly half of the U.S. cigarette market. It is also the exclusive seller of the much-acclaimed Marlboro brand in the US.

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Noted Wharton economist Jeremy Siegel stated in his book The Future for Investors that Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO), formerly Philip Morris, was the top performing stock from 1925 to 2003.

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Another stock to consider is Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO). The company is the largest tobacco company in the United States and owns the iconic Marlboro brand.

Altria Group Inc The federal government has taxed tobacco products since 1794, although the first state tax wasn't implemented until Iowa passed a bill in 1921.

Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE: MO) is holding an investor day conference in New York City today. During today's meeting, Marty Barrington, Altria's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and other members of the Altria management team will discuss ...

This photo provided by Altria Group Inc., shows the company's first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand. Altria Group Inc., is launching the brand in Indiana starting in August 2013 and expanding its smokeless product offerings. (AP Photo ...

Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO), the parent company of Philip Morris USA, will launch its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana in August.

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