Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Pfizer Acquires Redvax, Microsoft Launches Affordable Internet-ready Phone - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 09, 1:48PM CST
The Dow started the week on a poor note before recovering considerably.
JNJ: 104.58 (-0.36), MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), JPM: 58.83 (-0.51), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), PFE: 32.77 (+0.12), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), INTC: 36.60 (-0.16), CVX: 105.88 (-2.33), NOK: 7.52 (-0.03)
What Jim Cramer Is Trading: Google, SunTrust Bank and Eaton
at The Street - Fri Jan 09, 11:49AM CST
The three major stock averages are now positive for the year, but Google, SunTrust Bank and Eaton haven't been invited to the rally.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), ETN: 65.48 (-0.58), FB: 76.72 (-1.02), STI: 38.41 (-0.41), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
Recent Sale 1/2/15: American Realty Capital Properties
Dividend Diplomats - Seeking Alpha - Fri Jan 09, 11:25AM CST
Deciding to sell a stock is a tough decision, especially when you realize your largest loss. While we all perform our due diligence prior to investing to provide assurance we are investing in a strong, dividend growth stock, we assume a certain risk...
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), ARCP: 9.44 (-0.06), CM: 77.73 (-1.33), BBL: 41.27 (-0.71)
Dow Inks Exclusive Quantum Dot Deal For LG 4K TVs
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jan 08, 1:51PM CST
Dow Chemical (DOW) is partnering with LG Electronics to bring next-generation TVs to living rooms. Super high-definition "4K" TVs have been in the spotlight at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, with sets from Sharp, LG and Samsung...
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), CE: 57.87 (-0.34), DD: 74.41 (+0.91), DOW: 44.15 (-0.26)
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: 3M (MMM) Higher
at The Street - Thu Jan 08, 1:00PM CST
The Dow component leading the way higher looks to be 3M (NYSE:MMM), which is sporting a $3.07 gain (+1.9%) bringing the stock to $162.87.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
16 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks With 50 Years of Increasing Dividends and Market-Beating Performance
at The Street - Thu Jan 08, 10:46AM CST
There is a select group of stocks that have increased their dividend payments for 50 consecutive years. See all 16 of these high quality buys analyzed below.
NDSN: 73.36 (-0.81), KO: 42.64 (-0.39), MNST: 111.96 (-5.08), MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), AWR: 38.48 (+0.41), GPC: 97.52 (-3.85), GMCR: 133.91 (-3.80), EMR: 60.17 (-0.73), JNJ: 104.58 (-0.36), CINF: 51.39 (-0.30), NWN: 49.56 (+0.17), PH: 125.79 (-0.06), VVC: 47.10 (-0.20), DOV: 68.74 (-0.90), LANC: 92.09 (-0.26), LOW: 67.85 (-0.48), PG: 89.92 (-0.33), CL: 68.26 (-0.34)
High Yield + High Growth + Dividend Champions = Purchase Candidate January Update
DGI Guy - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 07, 10:13PM CST
KO: 42.64 (-0.39), MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), JNJ: 104.58 (-0.36), ADP: 84.14 (-0.42), CLX: 106.36 (-0.26), XOM: 90.33 (-1.77), MCD: 93.01 (-0.20), HP: 59.37 (-1.43), EV: 38.79 (-0.41), CVX: 105.88 (-2.33), PEP: 96.42 (-0.40)
3M Likely To Continue Strong Run In 2015
Vuru - Seeking Alpha - Wed Jan 07, 1:36PM CST
3M Company (NYSE: MMM ) 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate which manufactures over 55000 products available for sale in over 200 countries. The company's major products include adhesives, laminates, fire protection products, medical and...
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
3M Launches New Petrifilm Aerobic Bacteria Count Plate - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 07, 10:10AM CST
3M Company (MMM) recently announced the launch of its first Petrifilm Aerobic Count Plate, which uses a simple procedure to detect aerobic bacteria counts accurately and easily in just 24 hours for most food matrices
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), CODI: 17.00 (+0.08), MIDD: 93.34 (-2.36), IR: 62.20 (+0.45)
3M Food Safety introduces new 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate
M2 - Wed Jan 07, 6:37AM CST
Diversified technology company 3M (NYSE:MMM) on Tuesday announced the global launch of the 3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plate, the next generation of its accurate and easy test that can detect aerobic bacteria counts in just 24 hours for most food matrices.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
Dividend Growth 50: Costco Horns In On The Fun
Mike Nadel - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 7:17PM CST
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), LMT: 194.47 (-0.55), VIG: 80.18 (-0.58), XOM: 90.33 (-1.77), WEC: 53.46 (-0.16), JNJ: 104.58 (-0.36), PM: 83.05 (+0.33), VOO: 185.84 (-1.39), COST: 142.52 (-0.80), PG: 89.92 (-0.33), CVX: 105.88 (-2.33), GIS: 52.65 (-0.38)
Watch for 3M to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.07% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 06, 4:19PM CST
3M (NYSE:MMM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $157.74 to a high of $161.37. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $160.08 on volume of 3.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of 3M After 1.07% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 06, 4:19PM CST
3M (NYSE:MMM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $157.74 to a high of $161.37. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.1%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $160.08 on volume of 3.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
Keeping It Simple In 2015
Greg Feirman - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 2:51PM CST
As we start off 2015 on a down note a number of concerns are weighing on markets. First is the collapse in oil prices. This is obviously bad for oil companies. It is also bad for employment in oil-related sectors which have created many solid middle...
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), HERO: 0.76 (-0.08)
GE's Superior Dividend Masks Weak Stock Performance, Analysts Say
at The Street - Tue Jan 06, 11:14AM CST
General Electric has a better dividend yield than its peers, but investors are better off buying Honeywell or ITT, a pair of veteran analysts say.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), GE: 23.98 (-0.05), HON: 98.45 (-0.48), ITT: 37.36 (-0.23)
Cramer's Outlook for the Dow 30: 10 Stocks That Were Top Performers
at The Street - Tue Jan 06, 11:11AM CST
Jim Cramer takes a close look at 10 Dow components to handicap DJIA performance in 2015.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), HD: 104.42 (-0.47), V: 260.02 (-0.51), NKE: 95.86 (-0.13), UNH: 102.55 (-1.17), DIS: 94.46 (+0.21), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), INTC: 36.60 (-0.16), MA: 83.36 (-1.08), CSCO: 28.05 (+0.26), TRV: 105.20 (-0.63)
Personal Protective Equipment Market - 2014-2020 Global Industry Analysis
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 10:01AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jslcjx/personal) has announced the addition of the "Personal Protective Equipment Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trend, Size, Share and Forecast 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The personal protective equipment finds application across construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, transportation and chemicals among others. The application of personal protective equipment in the manufacturing sector held the largest share. The manufacturing segment was valued at USD 6,714.1 million. The increasing awareness about workplace safety and government regulations are some of the major factors fuelling the demand for personal protective equipment in the manufacturing sector. However, the exponential growth in the logistics industry is boosting the demand for personal protective equipment in the transportation segment. The application of personal protective equipment in transportation sector is the fastest growing market. The transportation segment was valued at USD 2,604.6 million in 2013. Personal protective equipment includes head, eye and face protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, respiratory protection, professional footwear, fall protection, hand protection and others. Apart from this, personal protective equipment also finds application across various industries including construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, transportation and others. The others segment include government usage, unorganized sector, small-scale manufacturing utilities and service stations among others. Report Scope Personal Protective Equipment Market, by Application - Construction - Manufacturing - Oil and Gas - Chemicals - Food - Pharmaceuticals - Transportation - Others Personal Protective Equipment Market, by Type - Head, eye and face protection - Hearing protection - Protective clothing - Respiratory protection - Professional footwear - Fall protection - Hand protection - Others Companies Mentioned - 3M Co. - Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. - Ansell Ltd. - Avon Rubber p.l.c. - COFRA Holding AG - Honeywell Safety Products - JAL Group - Oftenrich Holdings Company Limited (Golden Chang) - Rock Fall Ltd. - Uvex Safety Group For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jslcjx/personal
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), HON: 98.45 (-0.48), APT: 2.74 (+0.12)
3M Food Safety Launches 24-Hour Aerobic Bacteria Indicator Test
Business Wire - Tue Jan 06, 7:04AM CST
Thirty years ago, 3M launched its first 3M Petrifilm Plate, the 3M(TM) Petrifilm(TM) Aerobic Count Plate, ushering in a solution that has been widely viewed as a step forward in ensuring the quality and safety of food manufacturers' products and freeing space and productivity in their labs. Today, 3M Food Safety builds on that legacy by announcing the global launch of the 3M(TM) Petrifilm(TM) Rapid Aerobic Count Plate, the next generation of its trusted, accurate and easy test that can detect aerobic bacteria counts in just 24 hours for most food matrices.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
Downgrade Alert for 3M (MMM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 06, 6:57AM CST
3M (NYSE:MMM) was downgraded from Long-Term Buy to Neutral at Hilliard Lyons today. The stock closed yesterday at $160.36 on volume of 3.6 million shares, above average daily volume of 2.3 million. 3M (NYSE:MMM) has potential upside of 2.7% based on a current price of $160.36 and analysts' consensus price target of $164.71. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $158.54 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $145.51.
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88)
Minimum Volatility Stocks: Out-Of-Sample Performance Of USMV Buy & Hold Models
Georg Vrba - Seeking Alpha - Tue Jan 06, 6:39AM CST
Originally published on Dec. 16, 2014 The backtest reported in this article showed that ranking the holdings of USMV , the iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility ETF, and selecting a portfolio of the 12 top ranked stocks, provided higher returns...
MMM: 160.74 (-0.88), CAH: 82.81 (-1.03), PCP: 225.75 (-3.80), LUV: 40.25 (-0.54), ESRX: 83.08 (-1.82), DLTR: 69.43 (-0.03), AZO: 597.36 (-8.66), EBAY: 55.20 (-0.43), PRE: 112.42 (-0.93), DG: 67.11 (-1.01), SNPS: 42.50 (-0.43), Y: 451.91 (-2.16), USMV: 40.71 (-0.18)