European stocks rise despite some worries over inflation data
Oil stocks rise on expected Chinese demand, and Ryanair gains signal good year for travel
Tobacco group Philip Morris pays €15.3bn for Swedish Match
US industry giant chasing tobacco alternatives as it looks to wean itself off cigarettes
High-interest Irish moneylenders experience big drop in activity
Decline of 50% in value of loans since 2013 peak may be down to tightening of credit
Tobacco makers still trying to make a mint from Irish menthol market
Big tobacco seems confident it can sidestep this month’s EU ban on menthol cigarettes
Altria writes down Juul investment by $4.5bn
Vaping bans and likey FDA action on flavoured products hurt tobacco group
How cigarettes are advertised and on sale near schools in many countries
Investigation by campaigners and experts finds cigarettes on sale close to school gates
Reynolds and Lorillard merger to reshape Big Tobacco
Reynolds, Lorillard and British American Tobacco have agreed key elements of deal
Marlboro maker Philip Morris cuts 2014 earnings forecast
Cigarette and tobacco firm blames ‘complex and truly atypical’ year for outlook
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