The shares of 3M Company (MMM) should be in focus today, after the company affirmed its fiscal 2011 earnings outlook and issued guidance for fiscal 2012.

FORBES: 3M Poised to Breakout on 2011 Earnings Affirmation, Positive 2012 Guidance

However, the BASIC countries have now affirmed that the UN climate convention (UNFCCC) should be the sovereign body for international climate talks.

BBC: UN climate talks to resume amid fear of more divisions

Senior officials from Europe, United States, and the Middle East affirmed the need for a ceasefire, but said it should be lasting and permanent.

NPR: U.S. Pressures Syria Through Regional Friends