Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O’Dea upgraded shares of manufacturer 3M to the equivalent of Buy from Hold. His price target went to $170 from $140.

3M forecast profit growth for 2025 and beat fourth-quarter estimates as the U.S. industrial conglomerate benefited from efforts to revive sales and reduce costs, sending its shares up on Tuesday. Lisa Bernhard has more. Could AI-assisted program help badminton players with training?

M Co. expects profit to grow this year as Chief Executive Officer William Brown works to advance his plan to turn around the sprawling manufacturer. Adjusted earnings in 2025 should be $7.60 to

M reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and provided guidance close to what Wall Street expected.Growth was still slow, but things look like they’re getting better.3M announced Tuesday earnings per share of $1.

Financial-services firm Wells Fargo upgraded 3M to Overweight, citing profit margin potential and share buybacks.