Philip Morris International is a leading global organization in the tobacco industry, primarily known for manufacturing and distributing a variety of smokeable products, including cigarettes and heated tobacco devices. The company is committed to transforming its business by investing in reduced-risk products, promoting alternatives to traditional smoking, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products that aim to deliver nicotine without the harmful effects associated with combustion. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Philip Morris International is actively shifting its focus towards a smoke-free future, striving to create a healthier environment while still engaging its customer base. Read More
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
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Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and its U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are strongly committed to investing in America, with over $20 billion of PMI investments since 2022 majority-related to both acquiring and further investing in U.S. manufacturing capabilities, commercial rights and infrastructure, and U.S. jobs.
Philip Morris is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings shortly, and analysts are projecting low-single-digit growth in profits, reflecting steady operating performance.
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