Altria Group profit, revenue climb in second quarter

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

RICHMOND, Virginia -- Altria Group Inc., owner of Philip Morris USA, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit rose 9 percent partly on lower corporate expenses, an acquisition and improved cigarette sales.

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