S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
$8.69
+1.0%
$9.28
$5.57
$11.46
$3.18B0.852.79 million shs2.94 million shs
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$125.78
+0.4%
$126.17
$99.14
$133.10
$318.60B0.388.32 million shs8.40 million shs
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
C$30.80
C$14.01
C$36.02
C$10.76BN/A1.38 million shs1.23 million shs
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
$39.44
-0.6%
$39.45
$0.00
$0.00
$6.90M1.1N/A5,344 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
-0.58%-3.96%-9.70%+5.71%+14.34%
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
-0.14%-0.75%+2.44%+5.30%+9.68%
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
+0.16%+1.02%+0.17%+12.40%+90.91%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
3.9486 of 5 stars
3.23.00.04.03.11.70.6
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
4.7546 of 5 stars
2.35.03.34.13.92.51.3
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
2.33
Hold$13.0049.60% Upside
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.58
Moderate Buy$131.254.35% Upside
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
0.00
N/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MRK, BHC, VRX, WEED, and HIK Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
4/12/2024
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$12.00
4/8/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Berenberg Bank
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $143.00
4/5/2024
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$9.00 ➝ $12.00
4/5/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
3/28/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$139.00 ➝ $142.00
3/27/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
3/27/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$130.00 ➝ $135.00
3/11/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Societe Generale
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DowngradeHold ➝ Sell$104.00
2/29/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00
2/23/2024
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
Royal Bank of Canada
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Boost Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$8.00 ➝ $9.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
$8.76B0.36$7.24 per share1.20($0.23) per share-37.78
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$60.12B5.30$3.05 per share41.21$14.85 per share8.47
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
-$592M-$1.62N/A2.14N/A-6.76%5,147.48%4.84%5/2/2024 (Estimated)
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$365M$0.14898.4312.801.630.61%9.33%3.61%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest MRK, BHC, VRX, WEED, and HIK Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/25/2024N/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$2.12N/A-$2.12N/AN/AN/A  
2/22/2024Q4 2023
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
$1.01$1.15+$0.14$2.41$2.29 billion$2.41 billion    
2/1/2024Q4 2023
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
-$0.09$0.03+$0.12$0.54$14.49 billion$14.63 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$3.082.45%+6.08%2,200.00%13 Years
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest MRK, BHC, VRX, WEED, and HIK Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/23/2024
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
quarterly$0.772.6%3/14/20243/15/20244/5/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
N/A
1.30
0.94
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
0.89
1.25
1.00
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/AN/AN/A
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/AN/AN/A

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Bausch Health Companies Inc. stock logo
BHC
Bausch Health Companies
20,270365.41 million335.74 millionOptionable
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
72,0002.53 billion2.53 billionOptionable
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. stock logo
VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
N/A349.30 millionN/ANot Optionable
Roundhill Cannabis ETF stock logo
WEED
Roundhill Cannabis ETF
N/A175,000N/ANot Optionable

MRK, BHC, VRX, WEED, and HIK Headlines

SourceHeadline
Roundhill Cannabis ETF (BATS:WEED) Stock Price Down 9.9%Roundhill Cannabis ETF (BATS:WEED) Stock Price Down 9.9%
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 2:26 AM
Top ETF Stories of Q1 of 2024Top ETF Stories of Q1 of 2024
zacks.com - April 2 at 2:01 PM
Massachusetts Cannabis Market Hits Record Highs, Faces Regulatory Challenges, And MoreMassachusetts' Cannabis Market Hits Record Highs, Faces Regulatory Challenges, And More
msn.com - April 1 at 2:19 PM
Canopy Growth wins ISS support for vote to pave way for entry into U.S. cannabis marketCanopy Growth wins ISS support for vote to pave way for entry into U.S. cannabis market
msn.com - April 1 at 2:19 PM
Best and Worst ETF Zones of Q1Best and Worst ETF Zones of Q1
zacks.com - April 1 at 11:11 AM
Ithacas second marijuana dispensary is now open. Heres what you need to knowIthaca's second marijuana dispensary is now open. Here's what you need to know
msn.com - March 28 at 6:50 PM
4 Best ETF Areas of Q14 Best ETF Areas of Q1
zacks.com - March 28 at 9:00 AM
5 Market-Beating Sector ETFs of Q15 Market-Beating Sector ETFs of Q1
zacks.com - March 27 at 12:10 PM
Japans Nikkei Index Reaches New PeaksJapan's Nikkei Index Reaches New Peaks
theglobeandmail.com - March 26 at 10:50 AM
ETF Themes That Dominated in Q1 2023ETF Themes That Dominated in Q1 2023
etftrends.com - March 25 at 5:41 PM
Is Rescheduling a Certainty for Cannabis? ETFs That SurgeIs Rescheduling a Certainty for Cannabis? ETFs That Surge
zacks.com - March 22 at 9:36 AM
Cannabis ETFs Jump on Imminent Rescheduling NewsCannabis ETFs Jump on Imminent Rescheduling News
zacks.com - March 18 at 11:01 AM
3 In 10 Marijuana Shoppers Stick To Favorite Strains & Why Some Never Change Their Weed Retail Choices3 In 10 Marijuana Shoppers Stick To Favorite Strains & Why Some Never Change Their Weed Retail Choices
markets.businessinsider.com - March 14 at 12:49 AM
Marijuana ETFs Breezing Past S&P 500: More Growth Ahead?Marijuana ETFs Breezing Past S&P 500: More Growth Ahead?
zacks.com - February 29 at 9:41 AM
4 Best ETFs of Record-Breaking Last Week4 Best ETFs of Record-Breaking Last Week
zacks.com - February 26 at 9:01 AM
Best and Worst ETF Zones Through Halfway of Q1Best and Worst ETF Zones Through Halfway of Q1
zacks.com - February 15 at 12:11 PM
Wall Street Waves Goodbye To Weed Testing: How Financial Giants Reshape Job Eligibility In The Cannabis EraWall Street Waves Goodbye To Weed Testing: How Financial Giants Reshape Job Eligibility In The Cannabis Era
msn.com - February 1 at 7:32 PM
Cannabis ETFs Outperform in JanuaryCannabis ETFs Outperform in January
finance.yahoo.com - January 31 at 2:19 PM
NY Gov. Hochul Fed Up With Slow Marijuana Market Rollout While Maine And Delaware Seek To Loosen Weed RegulationsNY Gov. Hochul 'Fed Up' With Slow Marijuana Market Rollout While Maine And Delaware Seek To Loosen Weed Regulations
msn.com - January 30 at 8:16 AM
Cheaper Weed, Less Black Market: Ditch Marijuana Potency Tax, Says New York Gov. HochulCheaper Weed, Less Black Market: Ditch Marijuana Potency Tax, Says New York Gov. Hochul
msn.com - January 16 at 9:49 PM
Toronto Weed Producer Seals Deal For Over $100M In Annual Revenue As RWB Finalizes Aleafia Health BuyoutToronto Weed Producer Seals Deal For Over $100M In Annual Revenue As RWB Finalizes Aleafia Health Buyout
benzinga.com - January 16 at 11:48 AM
Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistentCannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but regulations are uneven or nonexistent
news.yahoo.com - January 10 at 11:59 AM
Cannabis ETFs Spike on Marijuana Classification ReviewCannabis ETFs Spike on Marijuana Classification Review
msn.com - January 5 at 1:17 PM
4th marijuana shop gets OK from Port Hurons planning commission4th marijuana shop gets OK from Port Huron's planning commission
news.yahoo.com - January 4 at 10:23 AM

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Company Descriptions

Bausch Health Companies logo

Bausch Health Companies

NYSE:BHC
Bausch Health Companies Inc. operates as a diversified specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company in the United States and internationally. It develops, manufactures, and markets a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter (OTC) products, aesthetic medical devices, and eye health. The company operates through five segments: Salix, International, Solta Medical, Diversified, and Bausch + Lomb. The Salix segment provides gastroenterology products in the United States. The International segment sells aesthetic medical devices, branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, and OTC products internationally. The Solta Medical segment engages in the sale of aesthetic medical devices. The Diversified segment offers pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and certain other therapeutic classes; generic products; ortho dermatologic; and dentistry products in the United States. The Bausch + Lomb segment offers products in the areas of vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals products. The company was formerly known as Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and changed its name to Bausch Health Companies Inc. in July 2018. Bausch Health Companies Inc. is headquartered in Laval, Canada.
Merck & Co., Inc. logo

Merck & Co., Inc.

NYSE:MRK
Merck & Co., Inc. operates as a healthcare company worldwide. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceutical and Animal Health. The Pharmaceutical segment offers human health pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology, hospital acute care, immunology, neuroscience, virology, cardiovascular, and diabetes under the Keytruda, Bridion, Adempas, Lagevrio, Belsomra, Simponi, and Januvia brands, as well as vaccine products consisting of preventive pediatric, adolescent, and adult vaccines under the Gardasil/Gardasil 9, ProQuad, M-M-R II, Varivax, RotaTeq, Live Oral, Vaxneuvance, Pneumovax 23, and Vaqta names. The Animal Health segment discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. The company serves drug wholesalers and retailers, hospitals, and government agencies; managed health care providers, such as health maintenance organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and other institutions; and physicians, wholesalers, government entities, veterinarians, distributors, animal producers, farmers, and pet owners. It has development and commercialization agreement for three of Daiichi Sankyo's deruxtecan ADC candidates, which include patritumab deruxtecan, ifinatamab deruxtecan, and raludotatug deruxtecan for the treatment of multiple solid tumors both as monotherapy and/or in combination with other treatments; and AstraZeneca PLC to co-development and co-commercialize AstraZeneca's Lynparza products for multiple cancer types, and Koselugo for multiple indications. The company also has a collaboration agreement with Eisai Co., Ltd., Bayer AG, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, as well Moderna, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International logo

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

TSE:VRX
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. operates as a multinational, specialty pharmaceutical, and medical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets a range of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter (OTC) products, and medical devices. The company operates through three segments: Bausch + Lomb/International, Branded Rx, and U.S. Diversified Products. The Bausch + Lomb/International segment provides pharmaceutical products, OTC products, and medical device products, primarily consist of Bausch + Lomb products, with a focus on the vision care, surgical, consumer, and ophthalmology Rx products in the United States; and pharmaceutical products, generic pharmaceutical products, OTC products, medical device products, and Bausch + Lomb products in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. The Branded Rx segment sells gastrointestinal and dermatological products in the United States. The U.S. Diversified Products segment offers pharmaceutical products, OTC products, and medical device products in the areas of neurology and certain other therapeutic classes, including aesthetics. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada.
Roundhill Cannabis ETF logo

Roundhill Cannabis ETF

BATS:WEED
The Roundhill Cannabis ETF (WEED) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund is an actively managed portfolio of equities and total return swaps that provide exposure to the global cannabis and hemp ecosystem. WEED was launched on Apr 20, 2022 and is managed by Roundhill.