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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28Philip Morris International stock rises 3.10% and outperforms competitors on weak market day
11 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 28
- Shares closed at $165.89, snapping a two-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 fell 0.49% and Dow Jones dropped 0.05%.
- Philip Morris outpaced Altria Group, Universal Corp., and Mativ Holdings, with trading volume at 4.0 million—below its 50-day average.
- Despite the rally, the stock remains 13.28% below its 52-week high of $191.30 reached on February 25th, reflecting ongoing market volatility.
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