Altria stock dives to lead the S&P 500 decliners after Morgan Stanley turns bearish

Shares of Altria Group Inc. MO, -8.37% dove 7.1% in afternoon trading Wednesday, enough to pace the S&P 500’s SPX, -1.08% decliners, after Morgan Stanley analyst Pamela Kaufman turned bearis...

Here’s Why Philip Morris’ Potential Offer for Swedish Match Is Bad for Altria Stock

Text size Philip Morris is in ongoing talks to acquire Swedish Match, the maker of smoke-free tobacco products. Fabrice Coffini/AFP via Getty Images Philip Morris‘ potential acquisition of Swedish Mat...