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Three good reasons to consider 3M
Apr 20, 2009 06:30 PM UTC

Joseph Lazzaro

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MMM		04/20/09	+37.18%	08/14/09

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Most investors know that this market is not for the squeamish. The United States remains in a pronounced recession and although there are some 'green shoots,' the reality is commercial conditions could remain sluggish for another year, or perhaps longer.

Still, no one ever made a dime by not taking prudent risks, and with this in mind, 3M (NYSE: MMM) is worth a review.

First, in general, analysts expect 3M's revenue to decline 8-12% in 2009, but improvement in the second half creates a silver lining, and an opportunity for investors who can tolerate moderate risk.

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