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Patterson Avenue, formerly Depot Street, was once known as W-S’s Black Wall Street

Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home last remaining business of Black Wall Street era  Long before there was a Bailey Park or Innovation Quarter, the area of downtown Winston-Salem surrounding the old R.J. Reynolds Tobacco manufacturing facilities and …

Meet top 10 richest families of Asia, Mukesh Ambani's family is at..., who is on top

Home Business Meet top 10 richest families of Asia, Mukesh Ambani’s family is at…, who is on top Dhirubhai Ambani founded Reliance in the 1950s, and after his death in 2002, his sons - Mukesh and Anil Ambani - divided the business. Meet top 10 richest …

2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

Two things I look for when value investing are cheap shares and high dividend yields. That is, I like to hunt down shares that seem undervalued, but also pay out heaps of cash. Thankfully, the UK’s FTSE 100 is packed with stocks consigned to the ‘bargain …

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 Third-Quarter Results; Revises and Narrows 2015 Full-Year Reported ...

Increases Full Year Currency-Neutral Adjusted Diluted EPS Growth Rate to a Range of 11%-12% NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2015-- Regulatory News: 2015 Third-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.25, down by $0.13 or 9.4% versus $1.38 in …

PT HM Sampoerna Announces Exercise Price of Rp. 77,000 for Rights Issue

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today announced that PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (“Sampoerna”), an indirect subsidiary of PMI in which PMI has to date held a 98.18% …

American Lung Association Announces New Research Funding Available Including New Award Focused on Lung Cancer in Women

Chicago, IL (August 25, 2015)— The American Lung Association, currently funding more than $6.49 million in groundbreaking research, continues its investment in lung health research, expecting to offer at least $6.5 million dollars in new grants in fiscal …

Is 50 Really the New 30? Your Immune System May Not Think So

Actor Tim Daly in partnership with the American Lung Association and Pfizer launches the WHO PNEU?™ Campaign – Urging adults 50 and older to know their Pneumococcal pneumonia risk Chicago, IL (September 30, 2015)— The American Lung Association in …

PT HM Sampoerna Sets Price Range for Potential Rights Issue

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 21, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) (“PMI”) today announced that on August 11, 2015, PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (“Sampoerna”), an indirect subsidiary of Philip Morris …

American Strongly Favor Limits on Methane and Toxic Air Pollutionto Protect Health

Washington, DC (September 17, 2015)— Registered voters overwhelmingly support newly proposed standards to cut emissions of methane and other toxic chemicals from the oil and gas industry, according to a new poll released today by the American Lung …

American Lung Association Statement on FDA Order Stopping Sale of Four Cigarette Products

Chicago, IL (September 16, 2015)— The American Lung Association issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) halted the sale of four types of cigarette products: Camel Crush Bold, Pall Mall Deep Set Recessed Filter, Pall …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) Chief Financial Officer, Jacek Olczak, will address investors today at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston. …

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 9th TELEBRIEFING

Lung Association to Release New Poll on Attitudes toward Stricter Smog Standards (September 8, 2015)— WHAT: On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, the American Lung Association will release the findings of a new national poll of American voters’ attitudes toward …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2015 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2015-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2015 second- …

American Lung Association Elects Officers for National Board of Directors

EDITORS: Please note local interest. Chicago, IL (July 1, 2015)— The American Lung Association recently elected officers for the National Board of Directors. The Board provides leadership and support to Lung Association staff working nationwide to drive …

Lung Association Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Statement from American Lung Association Senior Scientific Advisor Norman H. Edelman, MD, in response to today’s release of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard for Power Plants WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2015)— In …

Lung Association Urges Senate to Reject H.R. 2042

Bill would threaten EPA’s ability to protect public health and address climate change WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2015)— Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill that would cripple the Environmental …

Philip Morris International Inc.'s Canadian Subsidiary, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., to Appeal Decision in Québec ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2015-- Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris:PM), will appeal the judgment of a trial court in Québec that found in favor of plaintiffs in …

3,452 Parents and Grandparents Urge President Obama to Protect Children from All Tobacco Products

Letter Asks President to Direct FDA to Finalize Rule Regulating All Tobacco Products, and Reject Exemption for Some Cigars Chicago, IL (April 23, 2015)— Today, the American Lung Association sent President Barack Obama a letter signed by 3,452 parents and …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results; Increases 2015 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results; Increases 2015 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast to a Range of $4.32 to $4.42, Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of 9%-11% versus 2014 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $5.02 April 16, …

Pediatric Asthma Expert Participates in Presidential Roundtable on Climate Change and Public Health

Obama Roundtable Emphasizes need to address environmental factors that impact pediatric patients as a public health priority Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2015)— Today, as part of National Public Health Week, President Barack Obama attended a roundtable at …