3 Reasons to Buy 3M

Shares of 3M have returned 21% so far this year to outpace the market and this consistent company still has a few things going for it. Ninety-six straight years of dividends, strong exposure to international markets, and a renewed focus on R&D are reasons investors can get excited about this stock. Fool analyst Travis Hoium sat down to go over the biggest reasons to buy this stock.

With more than 50,000 products, 3M plays a role in making everything from computers to power cables. A long history of invention and innovation has driven the company to its wide reach, but a focus on operational efficiency may be hurting the creative culture that once created Scotch Tape and the Post-it note. A new leader has taken over and vows to return innovation to the forefront. Does this mean the stock will become more than a dividend, returning to its former glory as a growth stock once again? Find out whether 3M has what it takes to pull it off in The Motley Fool's comprehensive new research report on the company. Simply click here now to claim your copy today.

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