3M's profits boosted by sale; outlook disappoints

11:40 am ET Jan 30, 2007

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3M's profits boosted by sale; outlook disappoints

3M Co. said Tuesday that fourth-quarter net income jumped 58% thanks to
a $354 million gain from selling its pharmaceutical business, but its
guidance disappointed some brokers.