Here's one thing most folks get wrong about dividend cuts: They can (and often do) set up terrific buying opportunities!

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut at the September meeting, reinforcing investor expectations. Powell expresses confidence in achieving a soft landing, as inflation trends towards the 2% target. These are 3 high-yield dividend stocks which should benefit.

Anurag Maheshwari to join 3M on September 1 ST. PAUL, Minn.

3M needs to improve its rate of new product introductions. Brown is looking to make substantive operational improvements and review its sprawling portfolio of businesses.

Look at Industrial ETFs as companies report mixed Q2 2024 earnings.

The Dow stocks have finally had a chance to out-flex the outperforming, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 for a change. With value plays, mid-caps, and “boring” blue chips starting to gain steam over their high-flying tech counterparts, the market rally's breadth stands to improve.

Shares of 3M popped after earnings, but there may not be as much good news ahead.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to 3M (MMM). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

24/7 Wall St. Insights 3M cut the dividend shareholders receive by over 50% in May.

The new CEO, William Brown, is candid about the improvements necessary to improve 3M's performance. A combination of improving research & development and operational improvements is vital to generating value for shareholders.

3M Co. stock price surged 23% after positive quarterly results and raised profit guidance for 2024. Margin growth and cost-cutting contributed to strong earnings, but the stock is now overbought with RSI at 85.5. Despite positive outlook, 3M's stock is now overvalued at 16x profit multiple, prompting caution and profit-taking.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a laggard in 2024. While other indices roared higher over the first half of the year, the venerable Dow gained only about half of its peers.