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ByBeing Unordinary:Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) is thought of by many investors, as the fastest growing and most lucrative tobacco company in the world.

By Gregory Vousvounis:Altria (MO) is the proud owner of the all famous Malboro cigarette brand, and it's in the leading position in both the cigarette and the smokeless tobacco market. It owns a 27.1% interest in SABMiller, the world's second-largest brewer, and it has also the number-two spot in the machine-made cigar market.

By Frank J. Constantino:Income investors around the world are clamoring for yield. With the ten-year treasury yield at 1.98%, it's no wonder investors are searching for bond alternatives. With recent dividend yields being pushed well above treasuries, many stocks with good growth prospects offer bond-like yields. One such stock is Philip Morris International (PM).

By Todd Johnson:Altria Group, Inc. (MO) is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton and Philip Morris Capital Corp.

Dividend Growth Investor submits:Altria Group, Inc. (MO), through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, wine, and other tobacco products in the United States and internationally.

By Todd Johnson:Philip Morris International Inc (PM) offers investors a fast growing dividend opportunity. The company increased its annual dividend by 20.3% in December 2011, even as the management team is intently focused upon increasing annual dividends and creating shareholder value.

By Takeover Analyst:Philip Morris International, Inc. (PM) is a leading cigarette maker that distributes its products outside of the United States. The company was spun off from the Altria Group (MO) in March 2008 in order to avoid the deleterious effects of ongoing legislation against the tobacco industry.

Dividend Growth Investor submits:Philip Morris International Inc. (PM), through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in markets outside of the United States.