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4 "Strong Buy" Stocks for a Fear-Driven Market

Even though the inflation declined slightly from the 40-year high in July, it stayed elevated. Therefore, the Fed could maintain its hawkish stance on tightening monetary policy, which will drive market volatility. Amid this fear-driven market, we think it could be prudent to invest in fundamentally sound stocks AbbVie (ABBV),…

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2 Pharmaceutical Stocks That Could Outperform the Market in the Long Term

The pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly with advancements in drug manufacturing and a paradigm shift to personalized medicines. Moreover, despite soaring prices, supportive fiscal policies are expected to keep consumer demand stable. Quality pharmaceutical stocks Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) have outperformed the broader market over the past year and…

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3 Large-Cap Healthcare Stocks to Buy for Bigger Gains

Due to the inelastic demand and rising investments, the healthcare sector is witnessing investor confidence amid these uncertain market conditions. Although persistent macroeconomic headwinds might affect stocks in this space, investors could consider buying dividend-paying large-cap stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck & Co (MRK), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to…

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2 Stocks Hedge Funds Have Been Buying up in 2022

Amid the bear market, hedge funds have been buying shares of Merck & Co. (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE). This, along with the strong fundamentals and growth prospects of these stocks, makes them good additions to your watchlist. Let’s discuss.

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Pfizer (PFE), BioNTech Seek EU Nod For Omicron-Based COVID Jab

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and its partner, BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) announced that they have completed the submission of a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which seeks authorization for thei

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5 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in the Dow

The stock market has been under immense pressure owing to the growing concerns over a potential recession due to the tightening of monetary policy. Hence, we think it could be worth adding the Dow’s highest dividend-paying stocks, Goldman Sachs (GS), Merck (MRK), Coca-Cola Company (KO), Home Depot (HD), and McDonald's…

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Analysts Just Issued Upgrades on These 4 Buy-Rated Stocks

The blistering inflation and rising recession odds have led to low consumer sentiment. And the market volatility is expected to remain in the near term. So, we think fundamentally solid stocks Lamar Advertising (LAMR), EPR Properties (EPR), Merck & Co. (MRK), and Tenaris (TS), which analysts recently upgraded, could be…

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Looking At Merck & Co's Recent Whale Trades

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 15 strange trades.

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4 Pharmaceutical Stocks with Tremendous Growth Potential

The global pharmaceutical industry has witnessed robust growth over the past few years. The rapidly aging population and continued breakthroughs in drug development are expected to keep driving the industry’s growth. Thus, we think pharmaceutical stocks Assertio Holdings (ASRT), Bayer (BAYRY), Eagle Pharmaceuticals (EGRX), and Merck (MRK), which possess solid…

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What Are Whales Doing With Merck & Co

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bullish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 11 strange trades.

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Merck Discussing Another Drugmaker Buyout -- Buy Or Sell?

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reported solid first-quarter results beating analysts’ estimates for sales and earnings. In addition, given that the company is in talks to acquire another biotech firm to boost its cancer-drug portfolio, would it be wise to buy the stock now? Let’s discuss.

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Merck/Seagen Potential Deal Talks Pick Up Speed: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is pushing forward with a potential deal for Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal mentioned that the deal could be one of the largest takeovers of the year. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Merck was in talks to…

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Merck & Co Whale Trades For June 23

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

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SVB Leerink's Pro-forma Analysis Of Speculated Merck/Seagen Deal - What Investors Need To Know

SVB Securities conducted a pro-forma analysis of the financial impact to Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) from a potential acquisition of Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN).

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Merck To Start Pivotal Trial For Next-Gen Pneumococcal Vaccine Next Month

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) presented results from the Phase 1/2 study, evaluating V116 in pneumococcal vaccine-naïve adults 18-49 years of age (Phase 1) and 50 years of age and older (Phase 2). Data were shared at the International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases. V116 targets serotypes that account for 85% of…

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3 Drug Manufacturers to Buy on the Pullback

The global pharmaceutical industry is expected to thrive with the lingering impact of COVID-19 and the evolving healthcare landscape. Given the industry’s solid prospects, the pullbacks in drug manufacturing stocks Merck & Co (MRK), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), and Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (BAYRY) amid the broader market correction preset solid buying opportunity.…

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Merck Shows Takeover Interest In Seagen: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is reportedly mulling buying cancer-focused biotech Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. If the deal happens, it would be significant, given Seagen's market value of roughly $28 billion. According to the report, some people said other unnamed suitors are also eying Seagen, a…

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Bargain-Hunting: 3 Mega-Cap Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy and Hold

Although the heightened market volatility has caused several pharma stocks to slump in price, the sector’s long-term prospects look bright. This sector has been attracting massive investments and could remain in the limelight in the near term. So, we think it should be wise to buy and hold mega-cap pharmaceutical…

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Merck & Co Whale Trades Spotted

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 10 strange trades.

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Dogs of the Dow: 4 Stocks to Buy Now

Market sentiment was mostly unchanged on Monday, as investors await the May inflation report. Given the market uncertainties, we think investing in high-yielding dividend stocks that are part of the Dow Jones index—commonly known as the Dogs of the Dow—might the ideal strategy now. And our top choices among these…

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Merck, Ridgeback Announce New Molnupiravir Data From Late-Stage COVID-19 Study

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced that the Annals of Internal Medicine had published additional data from the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk for progressing to severe disease. A lower proportion of molnupiravir-treated participants in the modified intent-to-treat population had an acute care…

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What Are Whales Doing With Merck & Co

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 14 strange trades.

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5 Resilient Stocks to Own During a Market Downturn

The stock market closed the last trading session of May in the red, underscoring inflation fears and rising oil prices. Furthermore, strategists expect the broad market to decline further, given the inflationary pressures and the Fed’s monetary tightening. Hence, we think stocks that have outpaced the broader market so far…

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3 Low-Beta Stocks to Buy to Combat a Jittery Market

The Fed’s aggressive interest rate increases to tame multi-decade high inflation, and an anticipated economic slowdown, have exacerbated market volatility of late. To protect against the market uncertainties, we think investors should consider investing in low-beta stocks Merck (MRK), Gilead Sciences (GILD), and AmerisourceBergen (ABC). Let’s discuss why.

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CHMP Supports Approval Of Merck's Keytruda As Adjuvant In Post Surgery Melanoma Setting

European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) Keytruda in melanoma setting. The opinion covers Keytruda as a monotherapy adjuvant treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma and who have…

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