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Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKGAF) Sees Large Volume Increase - Here's What Happened

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Shares of Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKGAF - Get Free Report) saw strong trading volume on Monday . 2,343 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 126% from the previous session's volume of 1,039 shares.The stock last traded at $130.86 and had previously closed at $130.40.

Merck KGaA Stock Down 0.5%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The company has a market capitalization of $16.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.80 and a beta of 0.96. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $132.18 and its 200-day moving average price is $138.54.

Merck KGaA Company Profile

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Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.

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