Waters Corporation (WAT) Stock Looks Poised for New Highs

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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) does face some challenges, though. The decline in the value of the yen has made its Japanese business somewhat less profitable, although the company emphasizes that its Japanese business would stay profitable even if the yen weakens more substantially. Also, sequestration in the U.S. has caused some pressure given that government agencies like the National Institutes of Health have had to cut their overall spending levels.

Nevertheless, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) remains focused on providing high-quality instruments to a number of growing industries. Investors should look closely at Waters stock as a means to capture the opportunities in those industries, with continued consolidation in the industry offering a potential bonus should Waters become a takeover target.

The article Waters Stock Looks Poised for New Highs originally appeared on Fool.com.

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