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LSE:BEZ.L News 21 January 2026

Beazley share price today rises as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward Feb 16 deadline

Beazley share price today rises as Zurich takeover clock ticks toward Feb 16 deadline

London, Jan 21, 2026, 08:42 GMT — Regular session Beazley (BEZ.L) shares ticked up 0.5% to 1,132 pence by 0842 GMT, staying close to the midpoint of the range established after Zurich Insurance Group revealed its bid. (London South East) That price puts the stock roughly 12% shy of Zurich’s 1,280 pence-a-share offer. Investors are focused on the difference —…
21 January 2026
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  • Danaher Shares Show Momentum but Valuation Remains Premium
    January 21, 2026, 8:09 AM EST. Danaher (DHR) shares gained 7.44% over three months but dropped 3.4% in one-year total returns. Trading around $234.33, the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 47.3x, significantly above its fair value P/E of 30.9x and peer average of 32.6x. This premium reflects investor confidence in Danaher's biotechnology and life sciences growth, but raises risks if earnings growth of 15.55% slows or sector valuations compress. Discounted cash flow analysis also indicates shares are expensive relative to future cash flows. Investors face a high valuation hurdle amid mixed momentum and tempered longer-term returns.
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