Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal ‌action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company that contained PFAS, or "forever chemicals", seeking more than A$2 billion ($1.43 billion) in damages.

Reuters • May 28, 2026

3M Announces Upcoming Investor Event

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor event: Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

PRNewsWire • May 27, 2026

Weak Demand Weighs on 3M's Consumer Unit: What Lies Ahead?

MMM faces ongoing Consumer segment softness as muted spending and weak housing weigh on demand, while cost controls and innovation aim to steady growth.

Zacks Investment Research • May 22, 2026

How I Would Build A Near-Perfect 8%-Yielding Retirement Portfolio Right Now

There are several different paths to retiring on dividends. However, they all have major drawbacks. I share an approach that I have honed over time that seeks to bring out the best of each strategy and minimize its deficiencies.

Seeking Alpha • May 18, 2026

Strong Performance Continues at 3M's Safety & Industrial Unit: What's Next?

MMM's Safety & Industrial segment drives growth with strong demand in personal safety and electrical products, supporting a solid 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3M Company Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of $0.78 per share for the second quarter of 2026.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

3M Expands AI Data Center Push With New Optical Connectivity Partnership

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) joined a new industry group developing open standards for optical connectivity used in AI infrastructure.

Benzinga • May 12, 2026

New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers

Multi-source agreement will accelerate open standards for optical connectivity ST. PAUL, Minn.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

3M Annual Meeting Results

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, 3M (NYSE:MMM) shareholders overwhelmingly supported each of the proposals recommended for approval by the company.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

Hantavirus outbreak: these 3 stocks are poised to rip higher

The World Health Organization's recent report of a Hantavirus cluster aboard a cruise ship departing Argentina has refocused global market attention on zoonotic respiratory pathogens. Three confirmed fatalities and a widening caseload linked to the South Atlantic itinerary have forced an urgent global response to intercept a pathogen characterized by high lethality and rapid pulmonary onset.

Invezz • May 12, 2026