3M Co's (NYSE: MMM) foam earplugs, which the company manufactured for the United States military and was bought by the government for ~$7.63 a pair, threaten to become a significant liability for the manufacturing giant, reported Wall Street Journal. Many US military veterans have filed lawsuits against Minnesota-based 3M for hearing impairment caused by faults in the company's military-grade earplugs. The company might face billions of dollars in legal settlements or lawsuits after soldiers cla
Consider this column a twist on all those “30 Under 30” lists that business news outlets are so fond of publishing. In short, this is “7 Over 30″ but in this case, we’re looking at stocks to buy for those born before 1992. When looking for buy-and-hold stocks that can fund a comfortable retirement, you want to focus on a few characteristics. You want companies that dominate their industries. Companies with strong profit margins. Ones which pay rising dividends and have capital allocation policie