Industrials

Illinois Tool Works announced a deal to sell its industrial packaging unit to Carlyle Group for $3.2 billion, as the company continues to revamp its portfolio.

Diversified manufacturer 3M Co posted an 11% rise in 4Q net income, helped by higher profit across most of its business lines.

Martin Marietta agreed to buy Texas Industries, a rival provider of construction materials, for $2.06 billion in stock.

DuPont doubled its profit in the fourth quarter, as the company benefited from significant revenue growth in its agriculture segment.

Honeywell International reported higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Friday, as sales grew across its major segments.

Stanley Black & Decker's fourth-quarter profit tumbled 89% on higher restructuring charges that overshadowed revenue growth.

The blue-chip conglomerate suffered a drop in fourth-quarter profits but managed to exceed forecasts from analysts.

Alcoa completed a $300 million expansion at an Iowa facility dedicated to supplying aluminum used by the auto industry, as the company looks to capitalize on growing demand.

Monsanto, the world's largest seed maker, revealed stronger-than-anticipated earnings and revenue for the fiscal first quarter.

General Electric sold its century-old appliance business for $3.3 billion in cash to Electrolux of Sweden.

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Some people inside the mega company think so, which is one reason they say CEO Jeffrey Immelt invited famed shareholder activist Nelson Peltz to speak with his senior management team, the FOX Business Network has learned.

Farmers are seeking new solutions and a “common sense” approach to saving California farmlands and the agricultural economy, while keeping balance with nature.

Amtrak's deadly derailment means air travel in and out of D.C. will cost you big time. 

The demand for body cameras are increasing following chaotic events in Baltimore and Ferguson. 

Caterpillar lifted its earnings outlook for 2015 to cap a stronger-than-expected first quarter, but the equipment maker maintained a cautious tone amid weakness in the mining and oil industries.

U.S. wholesale companies restocked their warehouses in August at the fastest pace since April, led by big increases in computers, lumber and furniture.

Researchers say they have collected promising weather data by flying instrument-laden drones into big Western and Midwestern storms.

Hackers backed by North Korea perpetrated an unprecedented act of cyberwarfare against Sony Pictures that exposed tens of thousands of sensitive documents and escalated to threats of terrorist attacks that ultimately drove the studio to cancel all release plans for "The Interview," the film at the heart of the attack.