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Tobacco Industry

Nicotine Resilience: How Big Tobacco’s ‘Affordability Play’ is Shielding Margins Amid Economic Turbulence

As of December 22, 2025, the tobacco sector has once again proven its mettle as the ultimate defensive play in a market defined by persistent inflation and consumer spending fatigue. Despite a decade-long secular decline in smoking rates and a significant drop in combustible cigarette volumes throughout the year, the

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Altria: A Steadfast Haven in the Storm of Market Collapse

As whispers of economic uncertainty grow louder and the specter of a market collapse looms, investors are increasingly searching for safe harbors—assets that can weather the storm and offer stability amidst volatility. In this quest for resilience, Altria Group (NYSE: MO), the tobacco giant, often emerges as a prominent