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3 Things the Economy Needs to Recover
6:00PM 10/18/2011
By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool
Economy, JP Morgan Chase, First Solar, General Electric , Google , Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Facebook, 3M, Wells Fargo & Co
What's going to fix the economy? An entrepreneurial spirit, a free market, and the infrastructure to bring them together to bear fruit will help the U.S. pull through. But what we really need are three things that on the surface seem less concrete than new tax laws and regulatory changes: certainty, innovation, and, most importantly, time.
Why We Have a Lack of Corporate Leadership
3:00PM 10/07/2011
By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool
People, Home Depot, General Electric , Boeing, Apple, McDonald's, 3M
What makes a truly great leader? Attention to detail, a vision for the future, or maybe a strong personality? How about an education from Harvard or another top business school? Maybe the formula for superior leadership is much simpler; maybe the best way to spot a great leader is simply to look for someone who doesn't focus on profits.
Eight Stocks to Put on Your Bargain-Price Wish List
11:00AM 9/28/2011
Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Exxon Mobil, Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Stock Picks, 3M, Investing Basics, DuPont, Investment
Who says volatility is all bad? The fearfully stumbling stock market means that some excellent stocks are trading at or near fire sale prices. For investors with the patience to wait for the right moment, here are eight companies to keep an eye on -- or to snap up right now.
No, it's not easy, but if Grace Groner -- a secretary for 43 years -- could pull off the even more astonishing feat of amassing a $7 million fortune, then it is within the realm of possibility. In fact, Groner's strategy is about the only one with a shot at success. Read on to find out what she did.
How to Profit from a Declining Dollar
5:15PM 8/05/2011
By Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool
Investing, Microsoft, Boeing, Apple, Stock Picks, 3M, Cisco Systems, Deere & Co, Market News, Investment
Several signs seem to point to a downward trend in the value of the dollar, which pundits would have you believe means financial catastrophe for Americans. But it doesn't have to be like that. There are ways to make money if our currency falls. Here are three things to look for.
Edgar Huber: A New Beginning for Lands' End?
3:15PM 8/04/2011
Lands' End has named Edgar Huber, former CEO of Juicy Couture, as its new chief executive. Will he be able to breathe new life into the 48-year-old brand?
Job No. 1 for Larry Page: Halt Google's Brain Drain
11:50AM 1/21/2011
Company News, Technology, People, Google , Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, 3M, Stocks in the News
When Google co-founder Larry Page replaces Eric Schmidt as CEO, he'll have a host of things to worry about: ad revenues, growth, Facebook, privacy concerns and just how to get the company's rebel groove back. But first on his agenda will have to be reversing the flow of top employees out the door.
3M Reports Earnings Per Share of $1.53
9:02AM 10/28/2010
Office supply maker 3M (MMM) reported third quarter earnings of $1.53 per share, up 13.3% from a year earlier.
Sales rose 11 % to $6.9 billion, boosted by a strong performance in emerging markets, the company said in a statement. Emerging markets now represent 34% of the company's worldwide...
Target, Best Buy and 3M Lose Gay Rights Group's Top Rating
7:33PM 10/04/2010
Company News, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target Corp, News Corp, 3M, Best Buy
Target, Best Buy and 3M lost their top rankings in an index compiled by an influential gay-rights group after the companies made significant campaign donations to an organization that backs the election of an anti-gay political candidate.
3M's M&A Mania Continues With $810 Million Deal for Arizant
7:00AM 9/09/2010
3M is hungry for deals. Last month it bought Cogent and Attenti, and today it announced its purchase of Arizant for $810 milllion. It's deal-making may be a good sign for corporate America.
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