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19 hrs ago | Winston-Salem Journal

Tobacco workers not likely to see big paychecks again

It shouldn't be shocking news to the community that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.'s local workforce is shrinking yet again.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, North Carolina, Outsourcing

Fri Feb 10, 2012

Winston-Salem Journal

Hopeful buyers flock to Reynolds art sale

Art lovers waiting to get into the R.J. Reynolds art sale at the Milton Rhodes Center watch an early bird carry away his prize.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Forsyth County, NC

Bloomberg

Philip Morris Climbs to Highest Since 2008

Philip Morris International Inc. rose to the highest since its spinoff by Altria Group Inc.

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Related Topix: Philip Morris International, Altria Group

AmericanBankingNews.com

Philip Morris EPS Estimates Upped by Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley upped their earnings per share estimates on shares of Philip Morris in a research note issued on Friday.

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Investment Banking, Morgan Stanley, Philip Morris International, Virginia

WLOS

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.'s 7,000-piece collection of artwork, pottery, books, antiques and collectibles from its offices all over the world is going on sale.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings

The Gazette

Penford expansion a logical, positive move

I support the proposal that Penford purchase park land from the city and expand its manufacturing facility for fermentation products.

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Related Topix: Nutrition, Medicine, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings

Thu Feb 09, 2012

The Japan News .Net

Philip Morris International income up nearly 8 percent

Cigarette maker Philip Morris International says its fourth-quarter net income grew nearly 8 percent as it commanded higher prices for its brands.

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Related Topix: Philip Morris International, Asia, North Korea, World News

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Pepsico, Six Flags, Taleo are market movers

NEW YORK - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Pepsico Inc., down $2.47 at $64.27 The maker of Pepsi soda and Doritos chips plans to cut 8,700 jobs to offset high commodity costs and increase advertising spending.

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Related Topix: Beverages, PepsiCo, Six Flags, Recreation, Financial Markets, Philip Morris International

Wall Street Journal

Lorillard's Net Jumps 20%

Lorillard Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings jumped 20% as the cigarette maker Thursday reported higher shipments on gains for the Newport and Maverick brands.

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Related Topix: Philip Morris International

BioSpace

Star Scientific , Inc. Release: Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Announces...

Star Scientific , Inc. Release: Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Second Multi-Site Clinical Trial; Protocol to Study an Anatabloc Formulation and Thyroid Health Star Scientific subsidiary, Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce IRB approval, and successful identification and selection of five clinical sites in Texas, ... (more)

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Business Journal

Reynolds American profits rise, but layoffs under way

The news comes as the company is conducting a first-quarter review of its operations in an effort to trim staff among salaried and production employees company-wide through voluntary and involuntary cuts, with a first phase of cuts coming this week.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Outsourcing

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Bills target cigarette smuggling

Possession of more than 25 cartons of cigarettes with intent to distribute them would become illegal in Virginia under legislation moving through the General Assembly.

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Related Topix: Henrico County, VA, Altria Group, Terrorism, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Feb 08, 2012

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Altria vacating WestMark One space

Altria Group has offices in WestMark One, left. The Henrico County-based tobacco company expects to complete its move out by mid-2012. Altria Group Inc.

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Related Topix: Altria Group, Henrico County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA

Winston-Salem Journal

Auction of vast Reynolds Tobacco collection begins Friday

This pair of equestrian statues, seen displayed at the Milton Rhodes Center, Wed., Feb.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Forsyth County, NC

Tajikistan News.Net

Japan Tobacco Aims to Boost EPS as It 'Chases' Philip Morris

Japan Tobacco Inc. may buy back shares to help narrow a gap in earnings-per-share growth with rivals including Philip Morris International Inc.

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Related Topix: Japan Tobacco, Philip Morris International

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Reynolds American Inc. Earnings: Profit Increase Breaks Streak of Falling Profits

S&P 500 component Reynolds American Inc. reported its results for the fourth quarter.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings

Fox News

Reynolds American 4Q Net Rises 16%; Lower Cigarette Volume Hurts Revenue

Reynolds American Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings rose 16% though declining cigarette volume contributed to the tobacco company's lower-than-expected revenue.

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Related Topix: Altria Group, Business News

This is Gloucestershire

2. Imperial is weathering the storm

Imperial Tobacco has been hit by a combination of new anti-smoking regulations, increased competition and tough conditions for consumers.

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Related Topix: Imperial Tobacco Group, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Tue Feb 07, 2012

Fox News

Australia Says It Has Right To Restrict Tobacco Packaging

Australia's government claims in court filings that it has the legal right to enforce plain packaging on the tobacco industry, setting up what's likely to be prolonged legal battle with the world's largest cigarette makers.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Imperial Tobacco Group, Business News

WXII 12 Winston-Salem

Workers Laid Off At Reynolds American

Some workers at Reynolds American will be looking for new jobs after being laid off Tuesday, according to several employees affected by the layoffs.

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Related Topix: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings

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