GE's strong liquidity and higher free cash flow outlook support increased dividends and share buybacks, reinforcing shareholder returns.

Honeywell faces persistent weakness in Process Automation as lower catalyst shipments and project delays weigh on sales and margins despite firm LNG demand.

MMM's Consumer segment faces weak demand, but cost management, portfolio strength and innovation could support growth ahead.

PKX expands into LFP cathodes with a six-year, 190,000-ton supply deal, tapping rising ESS demand and its integrated raw-material supply chain.

The Dow Jones (^DJI) is home to corporate giants, but size alone doesn’t guarantee success. A few of these companies are struggling with weak fundamentals, paradigm shifts, or poor execution.

MMM's Transportation & Electronics strength, broad industrial momentum and raised 2026 earnings outlook point to continued business growth.

Applied Industrial's Q4 earnings and sales top estimates, while organic growth and margin gains support its upbeat fiscal 2027 outlook.

MMM's strong industrial momentum and upbeat 2026 outlook are supporting its stock, while rising costs and weak consumer demand remain concerns.

3M (MMM) is back in focus after a Harris County jury ordered the company to pay US$61.5 million to Houston homeowners affected by the 2020 Watson Grinding & Manufacturing explosion. See our latest analysis for 3M. Despite the legal setback, 3M’s recent share price performance has been strong. The stock is at US$183.13, and a 30 day share price return of 16.26% has contributed to a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.19%, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer...

3M stock has delivered a very strong 137.6% return over the last 3 years, while the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to the shares trading at roughly a 12.1% discount to that model, and the broader valuation checks sit in more mixed territory. Over the past 3 years, 3M has returned 137.6%, which puts recent gains at the center of any discussion about whether the current price still leaves room for attractive long term returns. Ongoing legal liabilities, highlighted...

A Harris County jury recently ordered 3M to pay US$61.5 million to Houston homeowners affected by the January 24, 2020 Watson Grinding & Manufacturing explosion, the third bellwether trial in multi-district litigation over the disaster. The verdict highlights how allegations around 3M’s servicing of gas detection and alarm systems could shape ongoing liability exposure for more than 2,000 remaining plaintiffs. We’ll now examine how this latest US$61.5 million verdict and ongoing...

3M (NYSE:MMM) was found liable by a Harris County, Texas jury in a Watson Grinding explosion case, with a verdict totaling $61.5 million in damages to affected families. The decision marks the third consecutive plaintiff verdict in the multi-district litigation linked to the 2020 Watson Grinding blast. Total awarded liabilities across these related verdicts have risen, while more than 2,000 additional plaintiffs remain in the litigation queue. The verdict highlights ongoing legal and...

Honeywell's CFO took the stage at a high-profile Deutsche Bank summit this morning, and within 75 minutes the stock was in freefall. One comment about future earnings targets appears to have lit the fuse.

MMM's Safety and Industrial segment is gaining momentum, with strong organic growth supporting a positive 2026 sales and earnings outlook.

Honeywell Technologies' Building Automation growth due to rising demand, building projects and data center investments points to further expansion.

Griffon's Q3 earnings and revenues beat estimates, with residential demand driving volume gains as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook.

ITT's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates, fueled by strong segment performance, while the company raised its 2026 outlook.

After outperforming the broader market over the past year, 3M enters the second half of 2026 with Wall Street maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock.

Kevin H. Rhodes exercised options at $154.69 per share and immediately liquidated the position in open market trading, reducing his direct equity stake by 15%.

Carlisle tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, posts record sales and raises its 2026 outlook as organic growth supported both reporting segments.

Five Below delivered strong sales growth and raised guidance, while Whirlpool faced weakening demand and falling estimates as contrasting outlooks shaped the latest analysis.

MMM, TRV and UNH posted strong Q2 results, with higher guidance, investment strength and growth drivers supporting their 2026 outlooks.

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3M (NYSE:MMM) announced a new partnership with Microsoft to deploy its Expanded Beam Optical technology in Azure data centers. The collaboration also includes 3M using Microsoft's AI tools to support its own enterprise transformation. This agreement places 3M's material science at the center of emerging AI and data center infrastructure build outs. For investors watching 3M, this partnership with Microsoft highlights how the company is positioning its core material science capabilities in...

In his appearance on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street on Tuesday, Jim Cramer briefly discussed industrial conglomerate 3M Company (NYSE:MMM). Cramer discussed the firm’s turnaround efforts, which were demonstrated through its second quarter earnings release on Tuesday morning. The results saw 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) post $6.50 billion in revenue and $2.40 in profit-per-share to beat […]

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Honeywell Technologies beats Q2 estimates as automation strength, higher orders and organic sales growth support results and an improved 2026 outlook.

Better-than-expected earnings and outlook led analysts to raise their price targets, while the Microsoft AI infrastructure deal boosted confidence in 3M’s growth.

3M beat second-quarter estimates and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance following its AI infrastructure partnership with Microsoft.

3M (MMM) could deliver faster growth, higher earnings and stronger margins over the next several yea

3M raises 2026 guidance as stronger execution, faster innovation and tighter operations drove broad growth, record margins and firmer cash flow.

3M just posted its fifth consecutive earnings beat and raised full-year guidance, but lingering litigation risks and a divided analyst camp raise a real question about whether the rally has legs or is running on borrowed time.

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3M is gaining AI momentum as Microsoft uses its optical technology in Azure data centers.

3M (MMM) raised its 2026 profit forecast on July 21, as stronger demand and price increases helped its safety and industrial business post a better second quarter. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.40 a share on sales of $6.5 billion. It now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $8.80 ...

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3M Co (MMM) reports robust Q2 performance with 5.4% organic growth, increased EPS, and optimistic full-year guidance.

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Shares of industrial conglomerate 3M (NYSE: MMM) jumped 6.1% in the pre-market session after the company reported second-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year profit forecast. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.40, topping consensus estimates of $2.25. Sales reached $6.5 billion, reflecting 5.4% organic growth compared to the previous year. While profitability took a hit, with the operating margin contracting to 15.1% from 18.5% in the same quarter la

US equity indexes ended higher on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks led gains in the technology sector

Earnings are the most important thing, and expectations are high. But interest rates are rising, and energy tensions aren't easing.

Chip Stocks Ignite Market Rally as Earnings Season Gains Momentum

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Tuesday, as investors focused on so

MMM raises its 2026 earnings outlook after Q2 profit and revenues beat estimates, fueled by strong Safety & Industrial and Transportation & Electronics sales.

Market Awaits Crude Inventories Report.

Materials maker 3M saw its share price leap about 9% after raising its full-year adjusted earnings guidance, making it Tuesday morning’s best performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company saw its Q2 adjusted earnings increase 11% year-over-year thanks in part to strong performance in its industrial and safety businesses. Chief Executive Bill Brown said the company is reshaping its portfolio to focus on high-growth, high-margin businesses such as data centers and fire and rescue equipment.

3M (NYSE:MMM) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with executives citing gains from commercial execution, new product introductions and productivity initiatives as the company raised its full-year outlook for sales, earnings and free cash flow. Chairman and CEO Bill Brown said 3

Shares of 3M jumped Tuesday morning after the conglomerate reported better-than-expected results and raised its profit outlook.

GM, MMM, NVS, NOC, HAS and DHI all outperformed expectations on their quarterly reports this morning.