Shares of 3M (MMM -0.64%) 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.
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3 Reasons to Buy 3M
Slow and steady dividend growth over more than half a century is one of the main reasons investors should take another look at 3M stock.
Fool contributor Travis Hoium has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3M. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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