Altria Group, Inc.

Last week saw the Senate pass a measure to increase taxes on cigarettes to fund children's healthcare with enough majority to overcome a presidential veto. Meanwhile, another Senate committee approves FDA legislation of tobacco.

Meanwhile, fewer cigarettes were shipped in the U.S., reflecting weakened industry, company said.

Federal Appellate Court upholds dismissal of antitrust lawsuit against the company.

Company will divest Kraft shares to focus on the tobacco category.

Supreme Court denies $10 billion appeal in lawsuit against Philip Morris.

Analysts set a date for Altria and Kraft break-up announcement.

Major tobacco companies must face $200 billion class action suit on light cigarettes.

Under verdict, foreign tobacco companies can be included in tobacco illness lawsuits.