BAT's strong cigarette sales offset weaker vapes
The big tobacco company's full-year guidance is for revenue growth at the upper half of its 3-5% long term guidance range
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British American Tobacco PLC
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British American Tobacco is the world’s second largest quoted tobacco group by global market share, with brands sold in more than 180 markets.
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Compass and BAT on the menu in coming week
Other results and updates in the week are expected from Marston's, On The Beach, LondonMetric Property, Amigo Holdings, Reach and Topps Tiles
FDA plans to ban flavoured e-cigarettes could be a positive for BAT
US regulators have proposed the ban to combat a rise in both underage vaping and a recent rise in respiratory illnesses linked to e-cigarettes
BAT unveils plans to cut 2,300 jobs
Jack Bowles, BAT’s new chief executive, said the plans would likely affect around 20% of the company's senior roles
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FTSE 100 closes in the red as Wall Street retreats, hopes of a Brexit deal boosts sterling
Against the US dollar, the pound was up over half a percent to $1.2287
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Last 'super Thursday' before Brexit as BoE, Shell and LSE updates eyed
On 1 August, other half-year updates include British American Tobacco, Barclays, Standard Chartered and Capita
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Week ahead preview: Lloyds, Barclays, RBS, BT Group, BoE and US Fed
It will be a busy week for markets with a barrage of corporate earnings and interest rates decisions from the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
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FTSE 100 joins other global markets to head lower as trade fears linger
The UK's blue-chip benchmark index closed out around 42 points lower at 7,493
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FTSE 100 closes firmly higher as trade optimism boosts sentiment
The Footsie closed up over 61 points at 7,559. The FTSE 250 closed up around 24 points higher at 19,659.
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FTSE 100 closes Thursday in red as tensions mount ahead of G20
Footsie retailers did well, with B&Q owner Kingfisher (LON:KGF) top dog on the exchange
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Serco's acquisitions and contract wins will be in focus on Thursday
Serco has already flagged that it expects its strong order intake to boost revenue in 2019 after several years of declines.
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News from FirstGroup, Stagecoach to drive corporate diary in coming week
Aside from the two mid-cap transport operators, blue chip contractor Bunzl will also issue a trading update, while the macro focus will be on the G20 meeting in Japan
Morgan Stanley warns potential law changes could stub out half of British American Tobacco's US profits
US regulators are due to propose new laws later this year aimed at reducing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes, which would likely have a big effect on BAT’s profits
British American Tobacco on track to meet full-year expectations
The FTSE 100-listed firm's full-year revenue on a constant currency basis is expected to meet the mid-upper half of the group's long-term guidance for growth of 3% to 5%
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FTSE 100 closes in the red as global equity markets lag
The UK's premier shares index finished the afternoon session off nearly 31 points at 7,367
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Blue-chip tobacco takes focus on Wednesday as BAT updates on trading
Investors in the FTSE 100 tobacco firm are likely to focus on its next-generation products as the number of cigarette and pipe smokers continues to fall
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Tesco to provide the nibbles as the markets continue to eye US trade and Tory leadership battles
Aide from Tesco's latest update, a number of lesser-known blue chip firms will also report in the Week Ahead including British American Tobacco, Ferguson, DS Smith, and Halma
Intu turns to former Crest Nicholson man to fill CFO role
Robert Allen left Crest Nicholson last year when the housebuilder issued a profit warning.
High FTSE yields point to 'dividend slaves' that may cut payouts
Grace Jones' Slave to the Rhythm might well have been about the pressure of a progressive dividend policy: 'Build on up, don't break the chain; Sparks will fly when the whistle blows'
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FTSE 100 ends in positive territory, taking the cue from the Dow and data from China
"Equities have been relentlessly positive all day, with the session having started off on the front foot thanks to Chinese credit growth, which rose 10.7% over the year to hit a sum equivalent to 9% of the country’s GDP," said Chris Beaucha