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“There is no such thing as ‘just one cigarette’ when you quit.” How many times have you seen such public service announcements in movies, advertisements, and social timelines without batting an eyelid? Well, would you care if there were financial incentives to reduce taking...

The FDA’s proposal to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes in the United States is facing another setback as White House officials have missed yet another deadline for the final ruling on the ban.  Menthol cigarettes, which make up a third of the industry’s market share in the...

Investors navigating the dynamic tobacco industry often find themselves at a crossroads with two major players: Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) and British American Tobacco PLC (NYSE:BTI) aka BAT. As global trends, regulations and consumer preferences evolve, strategic insights into Altria and BAT are...

A Chinese marathon runner nicknamed the “Smoking Brother” completed a 26-mile race in about three and a half hours only to be disqualified for chain-smoking the entire way. What Happened: According to a DailyMail report, a 52-year-old Chinese man named “Uncle Chen” completed...

As concerns rise over the increasing use of vapes among non-smokers and the younger generation, the vaping industry is facing potential regulatory scrutiny. Governments worldwide are contemplating restrictions on disposable vape sales, putting the future of the industry in limbo. What Happened: A...

In a recent development, the American Cancer Society has widened its lung cancer screening guidelines. This change could potentially result in an additional five million U.S. adults being screened each year. What Happened: As reported by Fortune, the American Cancer Society has revised its lung...

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is no stranger to making headlines with his nonchalant attitude toward marijuana. On April 17, Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX recently postponed the first orbital flight of Starship, the rocket with which Musk has promised to revisit the moon and...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to announce it will ban Juul brand e-cigarettes in the country, wiping away a significant chunk of the $21.63 billion industry of which Juul owns 41%, according to the Wall Street Journal. Shares of Altria Group Inc (NYSE: MO), which owns a 35...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make a critical ruling on vaping on Thursday that could potentially create some extreme volatility among tobacco and cannabis stocks. FDA Ruling Imminent: The FDA is expected to issue new rules restricting or completely banning millions of e-...

The Food and Drug Administration's proposal to enact a "maximum nicotine" rule by 2035 is a "good intervention" so long as consumers have alternatives, Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) COO Jacek Olczak told Fox Business News in a Tuesday interview. What...

Achieve Life Sciences Inc (NASDAQ: ACHV) a company focused on nicotine addiction, announced positive results Tuesday from the ORCA-1 dose-selection trial of cytisinicline for smoking cessation. The primary endpoint was the reduction in daily smoking, a self-reported measure. Across all...

Dow Jones component and drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) said Tuesday it will only sell tobacco products to people over the age of 21 beginning Sept. 1. What Happened The legal age for purchasing tobacco products in the U.S. is 18, but Walgreens is setting its...

The Federal Drug Administration threatened retail giants, convenience stores and gas stations with fines if they don't curb illegal tobacco sales to teens and minors, CNBC reported. What Happened Around half a dozen companies that sell tobacco products — including Walmart Inc (...

Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) reported second-quarter results Thursday that prompted Cowen drop its bullish stance on the cigarette maker.  The Analyst Cowen's Vivien Azer downgraded Philip Morris from Outperform to Market Perform with a price target lowered...

British American Tobacco PLC (ADR) (NYSE: BTI)'s pursuit of acquiring the remaining 58 percent of Reynolds American, Inc. (NYSE: RAI) it doesn't already own remains ongoing. The pursuit began prior to the U.S. election, but President-elect Donald Trump's win has major implications for the deal....