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Occupy Wall Street Needs to Occupy Washington

6:33PM 10/19/2011

JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs , Microsoft, AT&T, Altria Group, Citigroup, UPS, Banking

People enraged by the status quo are occupying America's public spaces. Most agree that companies wield too much influence in government -- and that we need to change that. The way to do so is to limit corporate donations to politicians -- it's not even their money to give.

More Retirement Plans Are Getting a Conscience

4:00PM 9/30/2011

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Economy, Google , Altria Group, Whole Foods

Americans may soon get the opportunity to invest more conscientiously in their workplace retirement accounts: A new survey shows that more and more employers are adding socially responsible investment choices to their plans, screening companies based on social and environmental impact.

Learning Mathanese: How to Calculate the Dividend Yield

3:45PM 9/09/2011

By Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool

Altria Group

You are mere paragraphs away from mastering one of life's most important equations. This article kicks off a short series in which we'll review the major computations behind the numbers you see at AOL DailyFinance. You're about to learn Mathanese -- aka the numbers behind investing's big equations.

Cigarette Manufacturers Declare War on FDA

2:30PM 8/23/2011

By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool

Company News, Altria Group, Lorillard

For decades, the government has been warning consumers about the dangers of tobacco. That campaign will soon undergo a serious escalation, with the introduction of large, graphic antismoking messages on cigarette packs. The industry is fighting back, and may have the constitution on its side. But will it ultimately matter?

A Sneaky Way Companies Boost Their Stock Price

12:30PM 7/29/2011

By Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool

Company News, Google , Apple, Tyco International, Altria Group

Of all the ways a company might become more valuable, this has got to be the most superficial: a simple change of name. And yet a study of corporate name changes shows that it works. From 1-800 Flowers.com to Philip Morris-Altria Group, here are some of the most noteworthy nominal transformations.

Timberland Maker to Be Sold for More Than $2.2 Billion

8:29AM 6/13/2011

By The Associated Press

Company News, Altria Group, Retail, Stocks in the News

VF Corp., whose brands include Wrangler, Nautica and The North Face, said Monday it will buy boot and clothing maker Timberland Co. for more than $2.2 billion. With the addition of Timberland, VF's outdoor and action sports business, will make up 50% of the company's total revenue.

10 Highest Dividend Stocks of the S&P

7:00AM 4/29/2011

By InvestorPlace

Investing, AT&T, Altria Group, Lorillard, Stock Picks, Investing Basics, Market News

The S&P 500 is one of the most followed stock market index in the world. Mutual fund managers benchmark their returns against it, yet somehow the vast majority underperform the index every year. Many dividend investors choose to ignore the index, and instead focus on its components.

The Sheen Index: Where Charlie's Meltdown Is Fuel for Business

1:30PM 3/02/2011

By Bruce Watson

Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group

While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor's explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie's Family?

Buzzword of the Week: Talking in Circles

12:00PM 3/01/2011

By Bruce Watson

Columns, People, Media, Altria Group, Citigroup

In business jargon, it seems like round has come back around. We're hearing a resurgence of the defense-minded phrase "circling the wagons," as well as the extremely slippery phrase "circle back," which changes its meaning completely depending on who's saying it.

Supreme Court to Weigh In on Huge Walmart Sex Discrimination Case

12:19PM 12/06/2010

By Abigail Field

Company News, Columns, People, Intel, Wal-Mart Stores, Altria Group

On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether all the female employees who claim Walmart discriminated against them can sue the world's largest retailer as a class, and if they can, whether they can sue for back pay or only for judicial orders to force it to change its behavior.