The big impetus for the defection to the e-cig is of course the price.

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After all the big source of e-cig stimulation is the nicotine, long accepted as a highly addictive substance.

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Y. attorney Leonard Violi, who's suing the attorneys general of 30 states on behalf of the Canadian Iroquois Confederacy, who claim they've been shut out of the U.S. cig market.

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Most of the names are the same as last week, with Brazilian utility Cemig (CIG) no longer a buy and Indian bank ICICI (IBN) on the list for the first time in more than a quarter.

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Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of ETR, versus CIG and ELP.

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The report noted that among energy companies, CIG shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics.

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Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales) described the closure as a "huge blow" for the industry and economy of Anglesey.

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Brasil Foods ( BRFS) is actually one of best performers, up 4.6 percent over the last 12 months, while defensive utility Cemig ( CIG) is down 32.65 percent.

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