David Begleiter
David Begleiter
demand due industrial late pickup pricing quarter solid strong upside
The upside was due to a strong pickup in industrial demand late in the quarter and solid pricing gains.
buying capital companies focus innovation investors money strong
Investors can selectively make money in the sector, we believe, by buying those companies with a strong focus on technology, innovation and capital discipline.
annual date general meeting
The annual general meeting May 4 is a date where the things will be resolved, one way or the other.
believe best chemical costs easing economic energy increases material price raw selling solid
With energy and raw material costs easing from their 2005 peaks, selling price increases successfully implemented and expectations of solid economic growth, we believe 2006 will be one of the best years ever for chemical earnings.
anybody exposure taken witch
Anybody with any hint of asbestos exposure is getting taken down. It's a witch hunt.
coming economy europe half head sales wind
Some say the U.S. economy may be strengthening, but there's as much of a head wind coming from Europe and Asia. Half of 3M's sales are from overseas.
bit
I think it's a bit of a negotiating stance.