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Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Won’t Say He Was Wrong on Vaccines; Also Grilled Over Flavored Vapes, Abortion Pill in Heated Hearing

FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton faced grilling over vaccines, Trump's tobacco stock holdings and mifepristone safety at her Senate confirmation hearing.

India Government Seeking Nationwide Crackdown On Nicotine Pouches Due To Health Risks

– Reuters cites India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare letter

'U.S. Regulators Plan Major Move To Speed Authorizations Of Vapes, Tobacco Pouches; Move Comes Despite Lawmakers Voicing Concern About Recent Flavor Approvals' - WSJ Exclusive

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-regulators-plan-major-move-to-speed-authorizations-of-vapes-tobacco-pouches-67af591b

Shares of consumer staples companies are trading higher as surging oil prices due to military strikes in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz helped push the U.S. 10-year yield to 5.00%. Investors may be seeking haven in stocks with better cash-generation profiles amid worries over elevated inflation and Fed interest rates.

2 Dividend Kings to Buy Now and 1 to Avoid Despite the Yield

Among three Dividend Kings—Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Altria—analyst recommends buying Coca-Cola and Altria while avoiding PepsiCo. Coca-Cola's asset-light model and diversification provide reliable income, while Altria's expansion into smoke-free products offers growth potential. PepsiCo's asset-heavy beverage business and struggling packaged foods segment face more significant near-term challenges despite attractive valuation.

If You Invest $150 Per Month in Altria Group Stock, Here's the Passive Dividend Income It Could Generate Over 10 Years

Altria Group, a Dividend King with 61 consecutive dividend increases over 57 years, could generate between $7,430 and $10,160 in dividend income over 10 years with $150 monthly investments, depending on dividend growth rates of 2-6% annually. The analysis assumes dividend reinvestment and a flat share price, with actual after-tax returns varying based on individual tax situations.