There is plenty to like about Merck (MRK -0.25%). It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies and the owner of the world's current best-selling drug, cancer medicine Keytruda.
Merck (MRK) closed the most recent trading day at $99.45, moving +0.08% from the previous trading session.
Merck will discontinue its drug for a bacterial infection that can lead to fatal diarrhea, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website showed on Monday.
Merck, a leading global pharmaceutical company that produces a range of medicines, vaccines, and animal healthcare products, is now a $258 billion (by market cap) healthcare behemoth. The US is the company's largest market, accounting for approximately 47% of worldwide sales. Merck has started showing signs of sustained growth starting from right about FY 2020, as Keytruda is growing way faster than 5% annually.
Watch out, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Merck (MRK -1.48%) is hungrily looking to take a bite out of the weight-loss drugs market.
Merck posts positive data from two phase III studies evaluating a two-drug, single-tablet regimen of doravirine/islatravir in adults with HIV-1 infection.
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Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. MRK are trading flat on Thursday, but remain in a downtrend.
Merck & Co., a global pharmaceutical leader, focuses on oncology, immunology, and vaccines, with strong revenue from Keytruda and Gardasil despite challenges in China. Strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including Acceleron, Prometheus, and Daiichi Sankyo, bolster Merck's drug pipeline and expand its oncology and cardiovascular portfolios. Merck's robust R&D efforts and wide moat, supported by a strong dividend yield and A+ S&P credit rating, make it a compelling buy.
Merck said on Thursday its experimental drug combination to treat some adults with HIV-1 infection met the main goal of two late-stage studies.
Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) is in focus this morning after announcing a $2.0 billion deal with Hansoh Pharma. The said agreement wins it rights to HS-10535 – an experimental weight-loss pill (oral) developed by the Chinese drugmaker.