Is Philip Morris Done?
Research analyst Austin Smith discusses future prospects for Philip Morris. Although volume declined last quarter, this trend is somewhat distorted. This is because Philip Morris had above-expected sales last year because the Japanese tsunami removed Japan Tobacco as a competitor. Accounting for this distortion, Philip Morris actually grew, and the tobacco company's future looks stronger than you may think.
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