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Video: CNBC sits down with 3M CEO Inge Thulin as they discuss growth in the global economy, U.S. elections and more. The multi-national industrial giant is the maker of a wide range of products including scotch tape, post it notes, Ace bandages, kitchen sponges and many more. As you can see by the following pic, here is 3M’s revenue by business segment:

Next pic is 3M’s revenue by region. 3M is known to be a barometer of the global economy because they do business with so many countries/regions of the world.

Currently, 3M is in the top 10 holdings of the XLI (Industrial Sector ETF) and ranks 2nd with a 5.58% holding in the ETF. As of Friday’s closing, 3M stock was at $168.32. 3M is an excellent long term investment that gives you a 2.64% annual dividend yield.

Photo Credit: 3M.com

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