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Dec 5, 2012
FAQ: How Is Your Best Ideas Portfolio Doing This Year?
We answer a question that has come up a lot recently.
Dec 1, 2012
A Dual Focus on Valuation and Yield Is the Best Way to Combat Changes in Future Dividend Tax Rates
We think a dual focus on both valuation and high-yielders remains the best way to achieve portfolio income growth, while reducing the risk of permanent loss of capital from valuation missteps and exogenous events, namely potential changes in the dividend tax rate.
Oct 24, 2012
3M Lowers 2012 Revenue and Earnings Outlook
3M reported mixed third-quarter results and lowered its 2012 outlook for both organic local-currency revenue and earnings per share. We're not ready to pull the trigger on its shares. 
Oct 2, 2012
3M's Acquisition of Ceradyne Is Somewhat Puzzling
3M's acquisition of Ceradyne is a bit unusual, in our view. Let's examine the impact.
Jul 26, 2012
3M Posts Record Second-Quarter Earnings; Reaffirms Outlook
3M posted solid second quarter earnings, but its underlying business segments continue to be a mixed bag. The firm's Health Care and Industrial/Transportation segments remain quite strong, but the company's Electro/Communications and Display/Graphics divisions continue to be pressured.
Jun 16, 2012
Stabilization in 3M’s Graphics Business Bodes Well for the US Economy
Diversified industrial conglomerate 3M thinks a portion of its commercial graphics business is a leading economic indicator and that it is not signaling a domestic slowdown. We like 3M, but think its shares are fairly valued at current levels.
Apr 24, 2012
3M Issues First-Quarter Results; Raises Bottom End of Full-Year Guidance Range
3M issued strong first-quarter performance that was bolstered by strength in the aerospace and automotive end markets. Though we don't find 3M attractive based on valuation, the firm's report was yet another positive data point on the resilience of the US economy.
Jan 26, 2012
3M Issues Fourth-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2012 Guidance
3M posted a modest increase in fourth-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its 2012 earnings outlook. The firm warned of some weakness in China, Europe, and in its optical film segment during the first half of this year, and we remain on the sidelines based on valuation.
Oct 26, 2011
3M Posts Another Weak Quarter; Results Should Not Be Extrapolated to Broader Economy
3M put up weak third-quarter results, but sales growth (excluding its LCD end market) remains solid. We're not ready to pull the trigger on the firm's shares, and we do not think investors can extrapolate 3M's report to the broader economy.
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