Waters Corporation shares rise 1.19% intraday as Ecolab acquires Ovivo's electronics business for $1.8 billion.

Waters Corporation rose 1.19% intraday. The UK government's appointment of insolvency specialists to prepare for a potential collapse of Thames Water, a heavily indebted and loss-making company, may have influenced investor sentiment. The news highlights the broader challenges in the water utility sector, which could impact related stocks like Waters Corporation.