Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Market 2014-2018 with AkzoNobel NV, Axalta Coating Systems LLC, BASF SE, PPG Industries Inc. Dominating
M2 - Thu May 08, 3:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t7m69q/global_automotive) has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Market 2014-2018 with AkzoNobel NV, Axalta Coating Systems LLC, BASF SE, PPG Industries Inc. Dominating" report to their offering. Growing preference for water-based coatings is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. An increase in the demand for such products can be attributed to stringent environmental regulations, particularly in geographies such as North America and Europe. The main aim of such regulations is to reduce volatile organic content in coatings; consequently, there has been a decrease in demand for solvent-based coatings. Although water-based coatings have certain limitations such as low chemical resistance, surface performance, and flexibility, low resistance to low temperatures, and high drying time, vendors are trying to improve these products. According to the report, many factors are contributing to the growth of the Global Automotive Refinish Coatings market, of which an increase in the number of operating vehicles in countries such as India, China, Brazil, and Russia is the most important driver. Poor road safety standards in these countries have increased the rate of accidents, and therefore the demand for automotive refinish coatings from automotive body shops and collision repair centers. Further, the report states that the unfavorable effect of the global economic recession is one of the major challenges. This has resulted in a reduction in consumer spending on automobile repairs and refinishing. It also provides data on the different segments of the Global Automotive Refinish Coatings market, based on: - Vehicle Age - Product Type - Technology - Geography Key Vendors - AkzoNobel NV - Axalta Coating Systems LLC - BASF SE - PPG Industries Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - 3M Co. - Bayer Material Science AG - Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. - KCC Corp. - Matrix System Automotive Finishes LLC - Nippon Paint - NOROO Paint & Coatings Co. Ltd. - SEM Products Inc. - The Sherwin-Williams Co. - The Valspar Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t7...automotive
3M Celebrates Innovation Milestone: Receives 100,000th Patent
Business Wire - Wed May 07, 7:58PM CDT
3M reached an innovation milestone today with the issuance of 52 patents, moving the company's total number of patents past the 100,000 mark.
3M and Rush Enterprises to Bring Quality Solutions to CNG Industry
Business Wire - Wed May 07, 11:44AM CDT
3M and Rush Enterprises today announce an agreement to pursue the design, manufacture and installation of a portfolio of compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks and fuel systems for use in Class 6-8 vehicles in North America. The Agreement allows for 3M to supply tanks with proprietary technology, and for Rush Enterprises to provide enhanced fuel systems, distribution and service support.
Why 3M Co's Performance Is Better Than It Looks
Stephen D., Simpson,, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 06, 9:43AM CDT
3M carries a reputation for playing it a little too conservative and not offering the best performance early in a recovery. However, 3M's current management team seems to be moving more aggressively to reposition the company for more dynamic...
3M Scales a New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 12:23PM CDT
Shares of 3M Company (MMM) hit a 52-week high of $141.83 during the trading session on May 2, 2014.
Interesting January 2015 Stock Options For MMM
at The Street - Mon May 05, 11:16AM CDT
Consistently, one of the more popular stocks people enter into their stock options watchlist at Stock Options Channel is 3M Co . So this week we highlight one interesting put contract, and one interesting call contract, from the January 2015...
Moms Prefer a Clean House to Breakfast in Bed
Business Wire - Mon May 05, 7:07AM CDT
French toast and freshly squeezed orange juice is sweet, but a clean home is what moms really dream about for Mother's Day. According to a recent survey(1), seventy-five percent (75%) of moms would prefer a clean home on Mother's Day to being served breakfast in bed. In addition, sixty percent (60%) of moms would most prefer a clean house over other gift options like candy, flowers and a card. Scotch-Brite(TM) understands that a clean home feels good and this Mother's Day they are calling on dads and kids to give the gift of clean.
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Microsoft, Merck, Exxon Beat, JNJ Ups Dividend - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 02, 10:50AM CDT
The blue chip index had an excellent week on the back of bullish economic data and earnings numbers.
Market Signal - Stocks Hitting New High -- Research on Walgreen, Southwest Airlines, 3M Co., and MeadWestvaco
PR Newswire - Fri May 02, 7:26AM CDT
The markets on Thursday, May 01, 2014 ended on a mixed note as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day at 16,558.87, down 0.13%, and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,127.45, up 0.31%. The S&P 500 finished the session 0.01% lower at 1,883.68. During the trading session, five out of ten sectors finished positive. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG), Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV), 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) and MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV). Free technical research on WAG, LUV, MMM and MWV can be downloaded upon signing up at:
3 Stocks Advancing The Industrial Goods Sector
at The Street - Thu May 01, 12:03PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the industrial goods sector higher today.
Dow Today: 3M (MMM) Higher
at The Street - Thu May 01, 11:00AM CDT
The Dow component leading the way higher looks to be 3M (NYSE: MMM ), which is sporting a $1.99 gain (+1.4%) bringing the stock to $141.08.
Dow Struggles to Hold Record High on Energy Worries, But Visa, 3M Rise
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 01, 10:03AM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrials on Wednesday set a new record for the first time in 2014, poking into all-time high territory by the slightest of margins. Thursday morning, though, the Dow struggled to follow through on those gains, falling seven points...
Stock Market News for May 01, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 01, 9:06AM CDT
The Federal Reserve’s upbeat view on the economy’s prospects and their decision to further trim the monthly bond repurchase plan helped benchmarks end higher on Wednesday
3M Earns Top Honors at 2014 Edison Awards
Business Wire - Thu May 01, 9:01AM CDT
3M, the innovation company that never stops inventing, today announced that two of its recent technologies have been honored by the prestigious Edison Awards, a global competition for honoring exceptional creativity and ingenuity. At the black-tie award gala last night in San Francisco, the company's 3M(TM) Petrifilm(TM) Salmonella Express System received a silver Edison Award in the Science/Medical area's "Detection" category while the Two-Phase Immersion Cooling Technology using 3M(TM) Novec(TM) Engineered Fluid earned a bronze Edison Award within the Applied Technology section's "Industrial Productivity" category.
Financial Results, Dividend Declarations, Product Launches, and Legal Updates - Analyst Notes on 3M, Honeywell, Eaton, Martin Marietta and Thermo Fisher
PR Newswire - Thu May 01, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM), Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON), Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN), Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (NYSE: MLM) and Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: TMO). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1895-100free.
Jim Cramer's Top Stock Picks: SBUX CNQR MMM
at The Street - Thu May 01, 5:00AM CDT
Cramer looks closely at some interesting plays.
Global PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Market Report 2013-2018
M2 - Thu May 01, 4:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lwr84h/ptfe) has announced the addition of the "Global PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Market Report 2013-2018" report to their offering. This research provides report with a comprehensive review of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, winning imperatives, and key issues in the market. It also includes the company profiling and competitive strategies adopted by various market players including Dongyue Group Ltd. (China), E.I. DuPont De Nemours and company (U.S.), Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (Japan), Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. (India), 3M Company (U.S.), and others. This study on PTFE market estimates the global demand for PTFE and market value for 2013 and projects the expected demand and market value of the same by 2018. The segmentation by form includes PTFE granular/molded powder, PTFE fine powder, PTFE aqueous dispersion and PTFE micronized powder; while on the basis of its application the segmentation includes industrial goods, coatings, Filled PTFE and others. The market on the basis of end industry is segmented into automotive, semiconductor, electronics, chemical processing, textile laminates, medical, mechanical, construction, food & household, and others. Currently, the penetration of PTFE is increasing in automotive, medical, and electronics end industry at a very high pace around the globe. Automotive, as an end industry is strong in all the regions while chemical processing industry demand is traditional and dominant. The key drivers for increasing demand of PTFE in all the sectors are growing demand due to emerging application in medical industry and continuous industrial expansions in Asia-Pacific. On the other hand, upcoming trend of PTFE property modifications on the basis of specific requirements that is mPTFE and increasing consumption of expanded PTFE (ePTFE) in membrane market and other applications are the major upcoming opportunities in the market, and technological developments, and innovations are identified as key strategies to capitalize on these opportunities. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview - Raw Materials - Manufacturers - Processors - End Use - Growing Penetration With Emerging Medical Industry Application - Upsurging Demand With Asia-Pacific Industrial Expansions - Stagnant Market Of European Economy - Eptfe (Expanded PTFE) Market - Mptfe (Modified PTFE) Market - Growing Reprocessed PTFE Market - Developing PTFE Grades For Emerging Applications - Regulations - Raw Material Analysis 5 PTFE Processing Industry 6 Eptfe (Expanded PTFE) 7 PTFE Market, By Form - Granular / Molded Powder - Fine Powder - Aqueous Dispersion - Micronized Powder 8 PTFE Market, By Application - Industrial Goods - PTFE Coating - Filled PTFE - Others 9 PTFE Market, By End Industry - Chemical Processing - Automotive - Mechanical - Food & Household - Semiconductor - Medical - Textile Laminates - Electronics - Construction 10 PTFE Market, By Geography 11 Competitive Landscape - Expansion: The Most Popular Growth Strategy - Maximum Developments In 2013 - Asia-Pacific: Region With Maximum Developments - Dongyue, Halopolymer, And 3M Company: The Leading Market Participants 12 Company Profiles - 3M - Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. - Chenguang Research Institute Of Chemical Industry - Daikin Industries, Ltd. - Dongyue Group Ltd. - E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company - Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited - Halopolymer, Ojsc - Jiangsu Meilan Chemical Co., Ltd. - Shanghai 3F New Materials Company Limited - Solvay Sa - Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lwr84h/ptfe
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: 5 Companies To Bank On
at The Street - Wed Apr 30, 5:59PM CDT
Cramer celebrated another high for the Dow and CNBC's 25th anniversary with five can't-miss stocks.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of 3M After 1.12% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 30, 3:56PM CDT
3M (NYSE:MMM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $137.33 to a high of $139.20. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $138.35 on volume of 2.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.