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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Altria Group, Inc. - MO

1. Pomerantz LLP investigates securities fraud claims against Altria Group. 2. Deutsche Bank downgraded Altria to 'Hold' due to regulatory uncertainties. 3. Altria's stock fell 2.84% following the downgrade announcement. 4. The investigation may indicate broader issues in the e-vapor market. 5. Altria faces potential litigation regarding unauthorized product patent infringements.

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Why Bearish?

The downgrade and fraud investigation raise significant investor concerns, similar to past cases where market responses led to sustained price declines. For instance, other stocks in similar legal situations often see prolonged bearish sentiment.

How important is it?

The investigation into Altria's potential misconduct could lead to broader market impacts, affecting sector sentiment and stocks like GBX that operate within similar regulatory environments.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reactions to news have historically shown quick impacts, resulting in rapid price fluctuations. Following similar downgrades in the past, affected stocks typically face downward pressures over the short term.

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NEW YORK, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of  Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MO).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Altria and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the class action] On April 2, 2025, Deutsche Bank downgraded Altria to “Hold” from “Buy”, citing, in part, regulatory uncertainty after the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Altria’s NJOY ACE e-vapor products infringe on patents owned by Juul Labs.  On news of the downgrade, Altria’s stock price fell $1.67 or 2.84% to close at $57.12 per share on April 2, 2025. Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.   

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