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Philip Morris

Makes and sells cigarettes and other nicotine products outside the United States.

📖 Its story

In 1847, a man named Philip Morris opened a tobacco shop in London, England. His business grew and reached many countries. In 2008, the international part split off and became Philip Morris International.

💵 How it makes money

It sells cigarettes and nicotine products for adults in many countries.

🤯 Fun fact

It sells the Marlboro brand all over the world, except in the United States, where another company called Altria sells it.

👍 The good part

It sells in lots of countries, so it doesn't depend on just one.

⚠️ The risk

Smoking harms your health, so many governments put high taxes and strict rules on its products.

🧠 Did you get it?

In what city did Philip Morris start with a shop in 1847?

Its stock
PM
on the NYSE stock exchange
$201.50
▼ 4.63% today
▲ 25.62% this year
In the game: 201.50 Monis per share (1 Moni = 1 dollar).
Price as of November 5 at 6:49 PM ET, delayed.

🗂️ Quick facts

  • Founded in: 1847
  • Founded by: Philip Morris
  • Home: Stamford, Connecticut, USA

🔎 How to find it on the stock market

  1. Search the internet for PM stock.
  2. You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters PM.
  3. Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).

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