3M fourth-quarter profit beats estimates as cost cuts boost margins
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Industrial giant 3M posted fourth-quarter adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as cost cuts and price hikes drove an improvement in margins. The introduction of new products under CEO Bill Brown has also helped 3M shore up margins, cushioning the company from weak consumer demand against a prolonged inflationary backdrop. The company's adjusted profit stood at $1.83 per share during the period, compared with analysts' estimate of $1.80 per share, according to data
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