Danaher's quarterly results show signs of life, and the struggling stock soars
Count us among the Danaher investors breathing a sigh of relief.

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Danaher shares on Tuesday climbed more than 6% after the health-care company's first-quarter results exceeded expectations — and, crucially, its guidance was left mostly intact despite an evolving economic picture. Count us among the investors breathing a sigh of relief.