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- 11/27/2001
Conoco Holder Fights Merger
Shareholder looks to block a deal that would bring together Conoco and Phillips. - 11/26/2001
Americans Prefer Eating at Home
NPD Report on Eating Patterns shows how meal preparation is getting easier. - 11/26/2001
Cigarette Makers Appeal Verdict
Tobacco companies argue that a Florida judge repeatedly erred while running an unfair trial. - 11/26/2001
North Carolina to Seek Payments
State looking to force small tobacco companies to observe the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. - 11/26/2001
Service Stations Struggling
Hypermarketers putting pressure on small operators and independent owners. - 11/26/2001
Washington Fears Smuggling
As the state cigarette tax soars regulators fear gray and black market sales will jump as well. - 11/25/2001
Franchise Loan Defaults Soar
Slumping U.S. economy hurts industry, vacation cities hit hardest. - 11/25/2001
RJR to Acquire Santa Fe Tobacco
The $320-million deal tops a bid by British cigarette maker Rothmans. - 11/25/2001
Latin Suits Dismissed
Efforts by Venezuela and Brazil to recover healthcare costs fall short.