Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.[#item_full_content]
Equities End Flat But Dow Ekes Out Record
U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged Friday, as investors paused buying after a strong rally in the prior session that was fueled by an upsized interest-rate