Philip Morris Int'l 4Q up nearly 8 percent Updated: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a comment RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income grew nearly 8 percent as it commanded higher prices for its brands. The seller of Marlboro and other brands outside the U.S. said Thursday it earned $1.88 billion, or $1.08 per share, for the period ended Dec. 31.... Read More

MoneyShow shows fresh ideas for investments Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 | Leave a comment The World MoneyShow came to Chicago recently, bringing thousands of curious investors to hear speeches and attend seminars and workshops on almost every aspect of investing. It's a spin-off of the famed Las Vegas and Orlando shows, which attract visitors from around the world. In the exhibit hall, the content was... Read More

Chickasaw composer helps kids hear own music Updated: Mon, Jun 19, 2006 ADA - Classical composer Jerod Tate was 23 when he wrote his first note of music, but he is making sure other American Indian children get started earlier. The Norman native, whose work has been performed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, set aside his... Read More

Class action barred on 'lite' cigarettes Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two smokers can't bring a class action lawsuit against Philip Morris USA Inc. over the way the tobacco giant markets "light" cigarettes, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The smokers had argued that Richmond, Va.-based Philip Morris knew cigarettes it marketed as having less tar and... Read More

Tuning in: Tobacco tax ad Updated: Thu, Oct 14, 2004 Editor's note: This is one in a series analyzing television campaign advertisements regarding state questions on November's ballot. Watch this ad The ad's sponsor: The ad is paid for by the Vote No on State Question 713 Committee, which is a coalition of tobacco giants Philip Morris USA, R.J. Reynolds and... Read More