Competition is also arriving from the U.S. Phillip Morris recently signed a deal to sell its cigarettes inside the country.

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And then there is Altria (MO) , parent company of Phillip Morris.

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Phillip Morris makes such brands as Marlboro, Virginia Slims, Chesterfield and Basic.

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Not even Phillip Morris or Anheuser-Busch could take that crown away.

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Valuations look pricey on asset manager AMG, Phillip Morris and Mastercard.

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Phillip Morris lawyers told Law.com they were heartened by some of the language in the opinion that suggests tough going for the lawyers if they try to make the six plaintiffs representatives for a nationwide class.

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