Multidisciplinary company, the 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is due to release their Q4 report is on Thursday. Despite a slow 2009, the firm has seen growth and even though the past few weeks have been tough on share prices, the firm which specializes in health care, security, office supplies and transportation are doing well considering the effects of the recession. With growth being witnessed by company investors and analysts, the general consensus is that 3M is a good option and that growth is in sight for 2010.

After having launched a new division of the company earlier in the year, 3M have been innovating and diversifying throughout 2009. In 2009 the company went to prove that their multidisciplinary approach is a clear asset to the company. With 3M's respectable performance last year, the firms Q4 earnings report should be positive news all around. With share prices having risen slowly throughout the past year, investors are keen to see what's in sight for 2010.

With the 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) in the press recently regarding an issue of patent infringement, there has been a slight drop in share prices, however despite this, the Q4 report which is due any time now is expected to stimulate fresh growth as the company prepares to move forward into the 2010 financial year.

With numerous strategic partnerships and alliances formed in 2009, 3M has done a great deal to secure their brand. With innovations in everything from office stationary to the creation of a renewable energy division and more, Analysts would say that this firm is certainly a good investment. Despite the fact that they may have had some bad press recently, the company weathered it well, as they did the financial recession.

2010 looks set to be a year of growth and with 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) as focused as ever, it's only a matter of time until their shares start showing gains.