Who Pays to Get Forever Chemicals Out of Drinking Water? It Could Be You

Officials say settlements with 3M and DuPont won’t cover all of the costs of building new…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is So Back. Here Are the Stocks Sending It to New Highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is poised to become the first major U.S. stock index to…

Stocks Gain After Major Companies Beat Wall Street Expectations

Makers of everything from Post-it Notes to jet engines to business software clued in Wall Street Tuesday…

3M Says Business Is Improving, Boosts Earnings Guidance

Updated Oct. 24, 2023 1:05 pm ET 3M boosted its earnings forecast after a stronger-than-expected quarter,…

3M Just Agreed to a $6 Billion Settlement. More Lawsuits Await.

Manufacturer faces lawsuits over forever chemicals filed by personal injury lawyers, state attorneys general.

U.S. Stocks Advance for Second Consecutive Session

Major stock indexes kick off the week with broad-based gains, recouping some losses from the summer…

3M Nears Roughly $5.5 Billion Earplugs Settlement

The litigation over hearing-loss complaints ranks as the largest mass tort in U.S. history, with more…

Dow’s Winning Streak Extends to 12 Sessions

The trading day is looming large due to incoming earnings reports from big technology companies and…

3M Is Making Progress in Tackling Liability Lawsuits, CEO Says

The company took a $10 billion charge after settling some “Forever Chemicals” claims.

3M Settles ‘Forever Chemicals’ Litigation for Up to $12.5 Billion

The lawsuit states that the company’s PFAS, used in fire-fighting foam, contaminated drinking water.