Earnings Roundup: 3M Ponders Purchases; Bristol Cuts Outlook

There’s no shortage of companies posting second-quarter earnings today. Results have been mixed, and stock indexes are falling. Here’s a rundown of some well-known names: Boston Scientific (BSX) rose 9.8% to $10.55. The second-biggest maker of heart-rhythm devices reported profit that beat analysts’ estimates and raised its forecast amid signs that demand for defibrillators is [...]