Altria (MO) once again showed its strength: Generating nice earnings growth in an industry that faces declining customer numbers. The company remains a great pick for those seeking income as well as for those seeking total returns.

Altria's second quarter results were relatively in line with what analysts had expected, the company grew its revenues by four percent and its earnings per share by five percent.

The company's main segment are its smokeable products, which provide the majority of Altria's revenues as well as its earnings. During the most recent quarter smokeable products continued to perform well:

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