When it comes to controversial publicly traded investments, few are as notorious as tobacco stocks. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. Notably, the television series Mad Men reflected the cultural norms of the time, which in some ways celebrated smoking. Concerted efforts over the last several years have considerably dented smoking prevalence rates. However, the Covid-19 may have altered certain behaviors, including tobacco use. Notably, economic disruptions can also lift indulgences as a coping mechanis ...