Turning functional fixtures into design-forward accents made to be seen ST. PAUL, Minn.

Turning functional fixtures into design-forward accents made to be seen ST. PAUL, Minn.
A federal judge on Tuesday said more than 20 defendants including 3M , DuPont and Honeywell must face claims by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was contaminated by toxic "forever chemicals" that increased their risk of cancer.
3M NYSE: MMM Chairman and CEO Bill Brown said the company is making progress on operational execution, product innovation and structural transformation as it works toward targets outlined at its 2027 investor day.
3M Company (MMM) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
MMM's dividends, buybacks, remaining repurchase capacity and strong cash-flow outlook support continued shareholder returns.
MMM's shares gain 9.1% in a year as industrial and electronics demand improved, but high debt, weak consumer sales and valuation cloud the near term.
MMM's Transportation & Electronics strength, led by semiconductor, data center and aerospace growth, supports its upbeat 2026 sales and earnings outlook.
3M Company is rated Buy, supported by improving operational execution and a discounted valuation relative to multi-industrial peers. MMM's commercial excellence initiatives are driving organic sales growth, enhanced cross-selling, and improved customer retention, with Q2 2026 organic sales up 5.4% YoY. Productivity programs targeting $1 billion in cost savings by 2027 are already boosting margins, with the Q2 2026 adjusted operating margin at 24.9%, near the FY27 target.
Boring works. Over a market cycle, essential-service businesses tend to keep selling toothpaste, chips, and industrial adhesives regardless of what the S&P 500 is doing on any given afternoon.
Applied to vehicle roofs, the highly reflective performance film uses thermal management technology to reduce heat buildup and help keep interiors noticeably cooler. ST. PAUL, Minn.