That's part of the reason Altria is attractive in April, as Wall Street hits some turbulence. And it is why the company will continue to be attractive if that turbulence spills over onto Main Street, perhaps precipitating a recession. In fact, during difficult times, cigarette smokers often smoke more. The 7% yield gets you almost there Altria (MO 0.79%) is a hard stock to love, even if you are a dividend investor. And it probably isn't the type of company you'll want to own for the rest of your life. But a ...