Merck (MRK) closed at $125.69 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.06% move from the prior day.
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Merck's long-term prospects look strong despite a major incoming patent cliff. Novartis' diversified lineup and pipeline, solid results, and dividend record make it an excellent pick.
Merck (MRK) stock is being driven by the strong sales of key products like Keytruda and Gardasil and positive pipeline and regulatory developments.
Merck's price rise might have stalled in the past quarter, but at least for now, there's potential for some upswing again. Keytruda continues to drive revenue growth, and expansion in its usage along with positive news on other treatments and an acquisition related bump up too, the sales outlook is healthy. Concerns arise, however, regarding the earnings outlook due to the acquisition of Eyebiotech, which can impact non-GAAP EPS and potentially reduce guidance.
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Merck (MRK) reachead $126.04 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.21% change compared to its last close.
Merck (MRK) exercises the option that will convert the collaboration deal with partner Orion for prostate cancer candidate opevesostat into a license agreement.
The stock price of Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), an animal health products company, saw a 20% fall on Thursday, June 27, after the company announced a delay in expected approval of two drugs. In comparison, Merck stock (NYSE: MRK), which also has an animal health business, was down 1%.
Merck's (MRK) Winrevair is poised to become the first activin signaling inhibitor therapy for PAH in Europe if approved by the European Commission.
Merck's (MRK) vaccine, Capvaxive, gets unanimous recommendation by a CDC committee for adults aged 65 years and older for pneumococcal vaccination and those with certain other underlying conditions.