Many companies will release their latest quarterly earnings, including Amazon (AMZN), AMD (AMD), 3M (MMM), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), Stellantis (STLA), Super Micro (SMCI), Pinterest (PINS) and more. April's Consumer Confidence data will be released. Current estimates hover at 103.5, lower than March's 104.7. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
Comprehensive Analysis of 3M's First Quarter Financial Performance
3M said its dividend payout ratio is expected to be 40% of adjusted free cash flow, with a potential to increase over time following the spin off of its healthcare business. The company has benefited from steady price increases across categories, which have helped it offset inflation and slow demand in its electronics business. "We improved performance in our businesses through strong operational execution, completed the spin-off of Solventum, and finalized two major legal settlements," outgoing 3M CEO Mike Roman said.