Barron's: Best Dividend Plays for 2009 [View article]
It is hard in this envrionment to think anythig is safe. It is very hard to see with any clairity how future sales and and profits will work out. As forAltria the long time reputation of their management is to do what is in the best interest of the stock holders. That attitude gives me comfort in difficult times. That of course does not remove all risks especially in an industry that constantly under litigation. But all businesses face risk and it helps when the management is seasoned and honest. i know a lot of peplle would not invest here because of the damage smoking does to peoples haealth and to the health of our health care system. if it is an ethical choice on your part not to invest in this sstock then by all means find another venue to invest in. Former smoker and (MO) share holder.
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Thoreau, I gave you a plus,wish i could give you a bigger plus. Of all the finacial factors involved in investment decisions, I think trust is the most important. Our inability to find folks we can trust has as much to do with current market conditions as anything. Regards,
Barron's: Best Dividend Plays for 2009 [View article]
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On Jan 27 09:03 AM DJBradach wrote:
> I am always amazed that one of the largest employers in the USA never
> seems to have lay-offs. So, is the Federal government immune to lay-offs?