Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCHN) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.62 compared with a diluted loss per share of ($0.25) last year. analysts average $0.48. SCHN beats by $0.14

Revenues of $564 million compared to $407 million a year ago.

AT&T plans to invest approximately $1 billion in 2010 to scale its delivery of applications, mobility and cloud services for global companies, to expand small business services within the United States and to continue extending its network globally.

The 2010 investment program for businesses is part of AT&T's overall existing capital plan.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announced, excluding items, adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations were $0.40 compared with $0.41 for the prior period. analysts average $0.39. AYI beats by $0.01

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) said that it expects to record a one-time non-cash charge of $85 to $90 million after tax, or approximately 12 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2010, resulting from the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including modifications made in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.