Why the Big Three Tobacco Companies Still Win

The tobacco industry here in the U.S. has been on the decline in recent years, but that hasn't stopped Altria , Lorillard , and Reynolds American from posting larger profits in recent years. Click on the following slideshow below to find out how these companies are positioned to continue growing profits in the future.

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