Altria Group lifts regular quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 34 centsAugust 27th, 2009 Altria Group raises regular dividend to 34 centsRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., owner of Philip Morris USA, on Thursday boosted its regular quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 34 cents.
Constitutional Court rejects claims of fraud in Indonesian presidential electionAugust 12th, 2009 Top court rejects Indonesian electoral fraud claimJAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's Constitutional Court has unanimously rejected claims of electoral fraud filed by the losers of last month's presidential poll. Presiding Judge Mohammad Mahfud said Wednesday the nine justices found "no massive violation in the registration of eligible voters."
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was re-elected July 8 with 61 percent of the popular vote — more than twice that of his closest rival.
A day after bribery conviction, jury rules ex-congressman Jefferson must forfeit $470,000August 6th, 2009 Jury rules ex-congressman must forfeit $470,000ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal jury has ruled that a former Louisiana congressman must forfeit roughly $470,000 in bribery receipts.
Altria 2Q profit up and co. hikes forecast as cuts help offset falling cigarette volumesJuly 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 2Q profit up, co. boosts forecastRICHMOND, Va.
Altria Group chief executive promises to keep offering products consumers enjoy under new regsJuly 22nd, 2009 On the Call: Altria Group CEO Michael SzymanczykNew federal legislation allowing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce nicotine in tobacco products, ban candy flavorings and block labels such "low tar" and "light" is expected to hurt Philip Morris USA least among tobacco companies because tighter regulations could cement its position as market leader.
Altria Group 2nd-quarter profit rises on acquisition, lower expenses, higher cigarette salesJuly 22nd, 2009 Altria Group profit, revenue climb in 2nd quarterRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., owner of Philip Morris USA, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit rose 9 percent partly on lower corporate expenses, an acquisition and improved cigarette sales.
Altria 2Q profit rises as lower expenses help offset dip in cigarettes sold, hikes forecastJuly 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 2Q profit rises, boosts forecastRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker Philip Morris USA, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit rose 9 percent partly as lower corporate expenses and the impact of an acquisition helped offset a decline in the number of cigarettes it sold.
Altria Group 2Q earnings expected to reflect industry cigarette volumes reboundingJuly 20th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Altria Group Inc.RICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc.
Federal jury in Kentucky awards $1.25 million in DuPont chemical leak caseJuly 14th, 2009 Federal jury awards $1.25 million in chemical leakLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal jury has ordered DuPont to pay more than $1.25 million to six people who were injured when fuming sulfuric acid spilled from an eastern Kentucky plant five years ago.
Altria announces departure of UST executive, following integration of smokeless businessJune 26th, 2009 Altria announces departure of UST executiveRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc.
Volunteers tie the knot at Springfield, Ill., homeless shelter where they metApril 27th, 2009 Ill. volunteers married at homeless shelterSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Two central Illinois volunteers have tied the knot in the place they first met: a homeless shelter.
Jury awards $3 million to former United Airlines employee who complained of discriminationApril 25th, 2009 Jury awards $3 million to former United employeeDENVER — A federal court jury in Denver awarded $3 million to a former United Airlines employee Friday after finding the company retaliated against her for complaining about discrimination. The trial began Monday in Senior Judge Richard P.
Altria Group 1st-quarter profit falls 76 percent on charges, higher interest expensesApril 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 1Q profit drops 76 percentRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group, the owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker, says its first-quarter profit fell 76 percent because of acquisition charges and higher interest expenses.
Altria Group 1Q profit falls 76 pct on items, adjusted results beat viewApril 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 1Q profit drops, but beats viewRICHMOND, Va. — Altria Group Inc., the nation's biggest cigarette maker, said Wednesday its profit skidded 76 percent in the first quarter due to the spinoff of its international tobacco business, charges related to its purchase of UST and interest expenses.
Altria Group 1Q profit tumbles 76 pct on charges, interest expenses, adj. results beat viewApril 22nd, 2009 Altria Group 1Q profit drops, still tops viewNEW YORK — Altria Group Inc. said Wednesday acquisition charges and interest expenses outweighed strong cigar sales, leading the owner of the nation's biggest cigarette maker to report a 76 percent drop in its first-quarter profit.
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