The process is in its early stages, and it is possible the efforts won’t result in a deal, the people cautioned.

My most recent article on the stock was written on July 2, titled "3M: A Dividend Cutter With A Strong Buy Rating." The company has returned 32% since then. With that said, I cannot blame ...

Shares of 3M Co. seesawed into negative territory Tuesday, after the maker of Post-it Notes, Scotch tape and Command strips beat third quarter profit expectations and raised its full-year outlook ...