Illinois Tool Works

Wisconsin Tornado: Repair Costs Overshadow Lost Sales for US Stocks

The EF-2 tornado in Wisconsin caused localized damage to WEC Energy, Oshkosh, and Illinois Tool Works. Repair costs are expected to be the primary financial impact, exceeding lost sales.

Markets Jul 28

3M Shares Jump 8.5% as Earnings Beat Drives Valuation Expansion

3M shares climbed 8.5% to $172.62 following a strong earnings report, with the valuation multiple expanding more than the guidance increase, signaling investor confidence in long-term growth.

Earnings Jul 26

3M Gains $1.1B in Market Cap Despite PFAS Lawsuit, Analyst Outlook Improves

3M shares climbed 1.4% on Friday, adding $1.1B in market cap, despite a new New York lawsuit over PFAS. Analysts have raised 2026 EPS estimates to $8.73, above company guidance.

Earnings Jul 11

ITW Shares Revisit Buyback Price as Earnings Test Looms

ITW shares closed near the average price paid in March's buyback, but underperformed the S&P 500 last week. The stock's 23.8x forward P/E raises stakes for the July 28 earnings report.

Earnings Jul 10

3M Stock Rises Amid Broad Market Decline; CEO Conference Next Week in Focus

3M stock gained 0.65% on Friday, bucking a sharp market selloff, as investors look ahead to CEO William Brown's June 12 conference comments on margins and demand.

Markets Jun 6

3M Defies Market Slide, Dividend and Earnings in Focus

3M shares rose 0.76% to $146.22, outperforming a broad market drop. The company declared a 78-cent quarterly dividend and reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.14, up 14%.

Markets May 16

Illinois Lottery Sales Flat, Income Plunges 26% as Prize Costs Surge

Illinois Lottery sales dipped 0.3% in May, but operating income tumbled 26% as prize costs rose sharply, leaving a $124M June target.

Economy Jul 14