http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=DHR Danaher Company Newsfeed en Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:53 EDT Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57225179&headline=snap-on-1st-quarter-profit-rises-17-as-margins-improve http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57225179&headline=snap-on-1st-quarter-profit-rises-17-as-margins-improve <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Anna Prior </pre> <p> Snap-On Inc.'s (SNA) first-quarter earnings rose 17%, ahead of Wall Street estimates, as the toolmaker reported improving margins, though sales in the company's commercial and industrial segment continued to feel pressure. </p> <p> "We're encouraged... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:09:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57223873&headline=danaher-1st-quarter-net-rose-13-on-gain-improved-margins http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57223873&headline=danaher-1st-quarter-net-rose-13-on-gain-improved-margins <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Melodie Warner </pre> <p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) first-quarter earnings rose 13%, thanks in part to an investment gain and improved margins, although its revenue growth was slower than expected. </p> <p> The company also forecast current-quarter earnings of 80 cents to 85... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:02:20 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57001154&headline=sources-say-thermo-fisher-becoming-the-top-contender-to-buy-life http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=57001154&headline=sources-say-thermo-fisher-becoming-the-top-contender-to-buy-life <div class='newsbody'><p> Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) is "emerging as the lead contender" to buy Life Technologies Corp. (LIFE), Reuters reported Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. </p> <p> Two of the people told Reuters that Thermo Fisher is considering bidding $65 to $70... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:47:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56884922&headline=kkr-tpg-no-longer-part-of-groups-planning-life-technologies http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56884922&headline=kkr-tpg-no-longer-part-of-groups-planning-life-technologies <div class='newsbody'><p> KKR &amp; Co. (KKR) and TPG Capital, which were part of separate buyout groups pursuing Life Technologies Corp. (LIFE), are no longer planning to bid for the biotech company, Bloomberg News reported Friday. </p> <p> According to the report, two people with knowledge of the matter... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:44:43 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56039160&headline=danaher-net-rises-10-5-on-improved-sales http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56039160&headline=danaher-net-rises-10-5-on-improved-sales <div class='newsbody'><p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) fourth-quarter earnings rose 10.5% as all of the diversified manufacturer's segments posted increased sales. </p> <p> The company lowered its 2013 adjusted earnings estimate to between $3.32 and $3.47 a share from its December forecast of $3.40 to $3.55... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:40:05 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56037863&headline=danaher-4th-quarter-net-rises-10-5-on-improved-sales-gives http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=56037863&headline=danaher-4th-quarter-net-rises-10-5-on-improved-sales-gives <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Melodie Warner </pre> <p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) fourth-quarter earnings rose 10.5% as all of the diversified manufacturer's segments posted increased sales. </p> <p> The company lowered its 2013 adjusted earnings estimate to between $3.32 and $3.47 a share from its December... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:57:47 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=55424873&headline=danaher-forecasts-mostly-in-line-earnings-for-2013 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=55424873&headline=danaher-forecasts-mostly-in-line-earnings-for-2013 <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Ben Fox Rubin </pre> <p> Danaher Corp. (DHR) forecast mostly in-line earnings for 2013, while also affirming its 2012 guidance. </p> <p> For 2013, the diversified manufacturer predicted earnings of $3.40 to $3.55 a share, compared with estimates of $3.50 from analysts polled... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:33:39 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54616940&headline=cooper-industries-3rd-quarter-net-up-18-on-revenue-growth http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54616940&headline=cooper-industries-3rd-quarter-net-up-18-on-revenue-growth <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Ben Fox Rubin </pre> <p> Cooper Industries PLC's (CBE) third-quarter earnings rose a better-than-expected 18% as the electrical products maker posted stronger margins and recorded revenue growth in its two primary businesses. </p> <p> The company is in the process of being... Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:49:55 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54590981&headline=danaher-3rd-quarter-net-up-4-8-on-lower-costs-but-revenue-down http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54590981&headline=danaher-3rd-quarter-net-up-4-8-on-lower-costs-but-revenue-down <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Ben Fox Rubin </pre> <p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) third-quarter profit rose 4.8% as the diversified manufacturer's reduced costs helped mask a slight drop in revenue. </p> <p> For the year, Danaher again trimmed its earnings-per-share estimate, to $3.14 to $3.19 from its July... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:53:07 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54495391&headline=tip-sheet-impax-sees-water-as-a-multi-year-investment-thesis http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54495391&headline=tip-sheet-impax-sees-water-as-a-multi-year-investment-thesis <div class='newsbody'><p> (This article was originally published Thursday.) </p> <p> --Investment manager sees water-related industries growing 6% to 7% a year </p> <p> --Countries like India and China currently consume one-third of water per person compared with the U.S., but gap is narrowing </p> <p>... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:04:49 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54462400&headline=danaher-cooper-industries-selling-apex-tool-venture-to-bain http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54462400&headline=danaher-cooper-industries-selling-apex-tool-venture-to-bain <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Melodie Warner </pre> <p> Danaher Corp. (DHR) and Cooper Industries PLC (CBE) agreed to sell their joint venture, Apex Tool Group, to Bain Capital LLC for about $1.6 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments. </p> <p> The Wall Street Journal reported last month the private-equity... Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:04:49 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54198236&headline=areva-receives-5-bids-for-canberra-report http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54198236&headline=areva-receives-5-bids-for-canberra-report <div class='newsbody'><p> French state-controlled nuclear group Areva SA (AREVA.FR) has received five bids for its Canberra radiation measurement unit reports business daily Les Echos on its website Monday, without citing sources. </p> <p> Bidders include the French investment firm Astorg Partners, U.K.'s... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:10:55 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54194448&headline=danaher-agrees-to-acquire-diagnostic-test-maker-iris-international http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54194448&headline=danaher-agrees-to-acquire-diagnostic-test-maker-iris-international <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Tess Stynes </pre> <p> Danaher Corp. (DHR) agreed to acquire in-vitro diagnostics systems maker Iris International Inc. (IRIS) in a deal valued at roughly $352 million--a move that will expand the industrial conglomerate's diagnostics business. </p> <p> However, including... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:23:40 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54194347&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=54194347&headline=u-s-hot-stock-futures-hot-stocks-to-watch <div class='newsbody'><p> Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Monday's session are Office Depot Inc. (ODP), Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) and coal and steel companies. </p> <p> Activist investment fund Starboard Value LP has taken a 13.3% stake in office-supplies retailer Office... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:19:12 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=53521018&headline=danaher-2nd-quarter-net-down-7-5-on-discontinued-operations http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=53521018&headline=danaher-2nd-quarter-net-down-7-5-on-discontinued-operations <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Chelsea Stevenson </pre> <p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) second-quarter profit fell 7.5%, despite a double-digit increase in revenue, as the year-earlier period included a hefty contribution from the diversified manufacturer's discontinued operations. </p> <p> For the current... Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:17:17 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52589257&headline=applications-given-early-antitrust-clearance http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52589257&headline=applications-given-early-antitrust-clearance <div class='newsbody'><p> The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act requires under certain circumstances that prospective acquirers of voting securities or assets apply for clearance from regulators. Requests for early termination or clearance are granted when the Federal Trade Commission and the antitrust division... Tue, 29 May 2012 10:31:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52068881&headline=snap-on-1q-profit-up-26-on-strength-in-tools-segment http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52068881&headline=snap-on-1q-profit-up-26-on-strength-in-tools-segment <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Snap-On Inc.'s (SNA) first-quarter earnings rose 26% as the tool maker booked a double-digit increase in tool sales, along with higher commercial and industrial segment sales. </p> <p> The company controls a big chunk of the professional tool market... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:29:11 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52065633&headline=danaher-1q-profit-rises-43-on-strong-revenue-growth http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=52065633&headline=danaher-1q-profit-rises-43-on-strong-revenue-growth <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Danaher Corp.'s (DHR) first-quarter earnings rose 43% as the diversified manufacturer's revenue growth got a boost from acquisitions. </p> <p> For the current quarter, Danaher forecast per-share earnings of 76 cents to 81 cents, including anticipated... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:09:14 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=51948505&headline=x-rite-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-danaher-in-478-million-deal http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=51948505&headline=x-rite-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-danaher-in-478-million-deal <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Color-measurement technology company X-Rite Inc. (XRIT) agreed to be acquired by diversified manufacturer Danaher Corp. (DHR) in a deal valued at $478 million. </p> <p> The $5.55-a-share offer represents a 39% premium to Monday's closing price. X-Rite... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:12 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=51760478&headline=danaher-cooper-seek-sale-of-alex-tool-venture-sources-bloomberg http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DHR&article=51760478&headline=danaher-cooper-seek-sale-of-alex-tool-venture-sources-bloomberg <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> Cooper Industries PLC (CBE) and Danaher Corp. (DHR) are looking to sell their Apex Tool Group joint venture that manufactures hand tools, Bloomberg News reported Monday on its website, citing two unnamed sources. </p> <p> Apex might fetch $1.5 billion... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:41:46 EDT