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NYSE:WAT News 30 January 2026

Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

Danaher stock steadies near $220 after earnings slide as 2026 outlook comes into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 15:18 EST — Regular session Danaher (DHR) shares edged up 0.1% to $219.83 Friday afternoon, recovering from a steep drop earlier this week. The stock fluctuated between $217.60 and $221.00 during the session. But beneath the surface, investors remain wary of the company’s 2026 outlook after two straight days of selling. Danaher dropped 4.76% Wednesday…

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    January 30, 2026, 6:56 PM EST. Verizon Communications (VZ) jumped 11.83% to $44.52 after posting better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.09 and revenue of $36.4 billion. The telecom giant outlined a 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $4.90-$4.95 and free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion. A $25 billion share buyback program reinforced growing investor confidence. Verizon aims to add 750,000 to 1 million retail postpaid phone customers while maintaining steady wireless service revenue and boosting profitability through cost cuts. Its stock volume spiked 296% above average amid renewed focus on earnings durability and shareholder returns. Industry rivals AT&T and T-Mobile also rose. Verizon's recent network outage is under FCC review, adding pressure on execution and service quality.
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