Summary Box: Altria 2Q net falls on lease charges

THE RESULTS: Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc.'s net income fell about 57 percent to $444 million, or 21 cents per share, in the second quarter on charges related to lease transactions, but while cigarette sales fell slightly, it was able to command higher prices. Excluding one-time items, earnings grew 6 percent to 53 cents per share. Net revenue excluding excise taxes tumbled nearly 8 percent to $4 …