By M. Corey Goldman Verizon posts stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and gives an optimistic forecast for 2022 on strong demand for its wireless services, particularly 5G. Verizon Communications (VZ) – Get Verizon Communications Inc. Report on Tuesday posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and gave an optimistic forecast for 2022 earnings and sales amid what it sees as ongoing demand for its wireless services, particularly 5G. Verizon said adjusted earnings for the three months ending in December were $1.31 a share, up from $1.21 a share in the year-ago quarter. Anal…