Imperial Brands profits up on nicotine pouches and prices
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands reports profit growth, driven by cigarette price hikes and surging demand for oral nicotine pouches. The firm returns billions to shareholders.
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands reports profit growth, driven by cigarette price hikes and surging demand for oral nicotine pouches. The firm returns billions to shareholders.
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