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3M shares gain after partnering with Microsoft to deploy Expanded Beam Optical technology across Azure data centers, enhancing AI infrastructure and fiber connectivity.
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3M achieved a 24.9% adjusted operating margin in Q2 2026 through restructuring and productivity gains, with expectations for 70-80 basis points margin expansion in 2026. However, rising tariffs, oil prices, and PFAS exit costs are pressuring margins. The company is shifting focus to supply-chain redesign and AI-driven tools for longer-term transformation.
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