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Non-Tech : Philip Morris - A Stock For Wealth Or Poverty (MO) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: AgAuUSA who wrote (1562)	5/14/1998 10:30:00 PM
From: Benchman	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 6439

Too bad they couldn't have decided this earlier today. It seems like we have some negative story each day. Even if the story isn't that negative, the stock falls. I would imagine if the CEO hurt his finger, the stock would go down a bit. It will be nice once they get this crap behind them. I'd like to see if they can really pass this bill. I am sure every smoker is going to be calling their congressmen this week complaining about this. Even if they pass it, I still think cigarette demand will stay the same. There is already and has been a cigarette black market. I used to work for Safeway, that was the number one thing people stole (cartons and cartons worth). I guess it will get worse. I also read in the WSJ that tobacco cos will be prevented from advertising in Europe I am not sure that will hurt MO too bad. Whenever, my Mom goes to Italy, they always beg her to pack some cartons of Marlboro's in her suitcase :-) They love our cigarette's over there. I don't think they really need too much advertising, IMO. I bought my shares today on margin, so I think I'll just ride out any more dips. I think options expire tomorrow, does anyone think it will affect MO? Rob.