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MO's on! PLUS is entering a broader growth phase as wider availability, rising retail share and new product varieties support expansion.

Philip Morris and Altria both just raised their dividends, but the gap between them runs far deeper than yield percentages and payout sizes. Which tobacco giant actually deserves a spot in a retirement portfolio built to last a decade?

The 5-year U.S. Treasury yield stands at 5.04%. Arguably, U.S. sovereign debt is the safest investment in the world.

A fat dividend yield can signal a screaming buy or a slow-motion disaster, and the difference hides in coverage math most investors never check.

Sin stocks can offer resilient demand and strong cash generation, but regulation, legal risks and shifting social attitudes remain key considerations. Sin stocks span tobacco, alcohol, gambling and defense.

MO expands its nicotine pouch presence as the category reshapes the U.S. oral tobacco market and on! PLUS broadens nationwide retail reach.

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) has climbed 6.6% so far in 2026, according to State Street data as of September 21. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) has fallen more than 7% over the same stretch, a 13.

Altria (MO) reached $68.53 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.42% change compared to its last close.

Tobacco companies spend almost nothing on new equipment yet generate billions in cash, and a handful of US-listed names funnel that surplus straight into shareholder pockets through yields that most sectors cannot touch.

MO trades at a steep discount with steady gains, but its momentum hinges on pricing power, brand strength and managing persistent volume declines.