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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period MJP Associates Inc. ADV Purchases 6,479 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)MJP Associates Inc. ADV raised its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 53.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 18,635 shares of the company's stock after buying an additiMay 13 at 7:34 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Bought by Lazard Asset Management LLCLazard Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 438.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,408,939 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additionalMay 13 at 7:20 AM | marketbeat.comLeigh Baldwin & CO. LLC Takes $207.36 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Leigh Baldwin & CO. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 2,073,597 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $207,36May 13 at 7:15 AM | marketbeat.comLetko Brosseau & Associates Inc. Purchases 3,425 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Letko Brosseau & Associates Inc. raised its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 235,734 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,425 sMay 13 at 7:14 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. Q1 Earnings TranscriptMay 13 at 7:06 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by London Co. of VirginiaLondon Co. of Virginia cut its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,167,012 shares of the company's stock after selling 161,330 shares during the period. London Co. of Virginia ownedMay 13 at 6:49 AM | marketbeat.comResearch on Novel Treatment Approaches and Scientific Advances From Merck's Broad and Differentiated Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline to be Presented at ASCO 2025May 13 at 6:45 AM | businesswire.comLionshead Wealth Management LLC Makes New $536,000 Investment in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Lionshead Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,342 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelMay 13 at 6:18 AM | marketbeat.comInvestment Management Corp of Ontario Sells 47,839 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Investment Management Corp of Ontario lessened its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 28.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 120,214 shares oMay 12 at 8:23 AM | marketbeat.comInvestor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC Invests $3.40 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Investor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 34,146 shares of the company'sMay 12 at 8:22 AM | marketbeat.comJacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. Reduces Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. decreased its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 28.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,377,437 shares of the company's stock afMay 12 at 8:06 AM | marketbeat.comJanus Henderson Group PLC Decreases Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Janus Henderson Group PLC lessened its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 33.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,864,505 shares of the company's stock after selling 2,90May 12 at 8:05 AM | marketbeat.comK2 Principal Fund L.P. Buys Shares of 13,032 Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)K2 Principal Fund L.P. bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,032 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,296,0May 12 at 7:45 AM | marketbeat.comKahn Brothers Group Inc. Has $50.63 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Kahn Brothers Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 12.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 508,908 shares of the companMay 12 at 7:45 AM | marketbeat.comHumankind Investments LLC Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Humankind Investments LLC increased its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 22.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 28,909 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,248 sharesMay 12 at 7:27 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Acquired Rep. Robert Bresnahan, Jr.May 12 at 2:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comJeito Capital Strengthens Leadership for Next Chapter of Growth: Mehdi Ainouche Promoted to Partner, Julien Elric to Senior PrincipalMay 12 at 1:00 AM | globenewswire.comRep. Robert Bresnahan, Jr. Purchases Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Representative Robert Bresnahan, Jr. (R-Pennsylvania) recently bought shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. stock on April 8th. The trade occurred in the RepresentMay 11 at 11:03 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Sets New 1-Year Low - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Reaches New 12-Month Low - What's Next?May 11 at 6:45 AM | marketbeat.comGotham Asset Management LLC Has $42.28 Million Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Gotham Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 37.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 425,018 shares of the company's stockMay 11 at 6:43 AM | marketbeat.comFocus Partners Wealth Purchases 14,163 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Focus Partners Wealth boosted its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,024,606 shares of the company's stock after acquiring anMay 11 at 6:25 AM | marketbeat.comFreedom Together Foundation Sells 54,000 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Freedom Together Foundation lessened its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 80.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 13,317 shares of the company's stock after selling 54,000 sharesMay 11 at 6:16 AM | marketbeat.comFred Alger Management LLC Has $951,000 Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Fred Alger Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 77.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,498 shares of the company's stock after sMay 11 at 6:03 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Unloaded Rep. Jefferson ShreveRepresentative Jefferson Shreve (R-Indiana) recently sold shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. stock on April 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CRTMay 11 at 5:01 AM | marketbeat.comRep. Jefferson Shreve Sells Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) StockMay 11 at 2:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 0.4% - Here's WhyMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Up 0.4% - Still a Buy?May 10 at 2:34 PM | marketbeat.com3,393 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Purchased by Elefante Mark BElefante Mark B bought a new stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,393 shares of the company's stock, valued at apMay 10 at 8:23 AM | marketbeat.comEnsign Peak Advisors Inc Has $265.77 Million Stock Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Ensign Peak Advisors Inc reduced its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 27.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,671,572 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,035,243May 10 at 7:57 AM | marketbeat.comEthic Inc. Has $28.56 Million Holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Ethic Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 9.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 287,113 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 25,372 shMay 10 at 7:55 AM | marketbeat.comFiduciary Trust Co Sells 13,344 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Fiduciary Trust Co cut its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 415,899 shares of the company's stock after selling 13,344 shares duringMay 10 at 7:37 AM | marketbeat.comFirst Manhattan CO. LLC. Reduces Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)First Manhattan CO. LLC. reduced its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 193,391 shares of the company's stock after selliMay 10 at 7:35 AM | marketbeat.comFORA Capital LLC Sells 21,934 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)FORA Capital LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 41.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 30,938 shares of the company's stock after selling 21,934May 10 at 7:28 AM | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Clark Capital Management Group Inc.Clark Capital Management Group Inc. decreased its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 41.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 381,636 shares of the company's stoMay 10 at 7:09 AM | marketbeat.comConcentric Capital Strategies LP Has $258,000 Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Concentric Capital Strategies LP lessened its position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 80.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 2,596 shares of the company's stock after selling 10,527 shares during the period. Concentric CapMay 10 at 6:38 AM | marketbeat.comCoreCap Advisors LLC Sells 8,485 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)CoreCap Advisors LLC cut its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 42.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,698 shares of the company's stock after selling 8,485 shares duringMay 10 at 6:32 AM | marketbeat.comIs Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) the Best Income Stock to Invest in Now?May 10 at 4:38 AM | insidermonkey.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Down 1.8% - Here's What HappenedMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Down 1.8% - What's Next?May 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Deutsche Bank AGDeutsche Bank AG decreased its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 1.6% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 19,246,457 shares of the company's stock after selling 322,355 sharesMay 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comDeprince Race & Zollo Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. raised its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 9.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 325,784 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 28,047 shares duMay 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comDZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main Decreases Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main lowered its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 82.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 875,191 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,112,9May 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading 0.6% Higher - What's Next?Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Up 0.6% - What's Next?May 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck boosts U.S. investments with $895M expansion in Kansas siteMay 8, 2025 | msn.comEagle Global Advisors LLC Has $14.89 Million Stock Position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Eagle Global Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 149,624 shares of the company'May 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck Animal Health announces $895 million investment in KansasMay 8, 2025 | reuters.comEP Wealth Advisors LLC Sells 17,910 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)EP Wealth Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 8.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 199,213 shares of the company's stock after selling 17,910 sMay 8, 2025 | marketbeat.com14,902 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Bought by Cornerstone Select Advisors LLCCornerstone Select Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 14,902 shares of the company's stock, vMay 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comMerck Animal Health and State of Kansas Announce $895 Million Investment in Manufacturing and Research & Development Facilities in De SotoMay 8, 2025 | businesswire.comMerck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Shares Sold by Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. decreased its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 2.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 450,791 shares ofMay 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comCetera Investment Advisers Sells 28,696 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Cetera Investment Advisers decreased its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK - Free Report) by 4.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 680,931 shares of the company's stock afMay 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comRep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK). In a filing disclosed on May 06th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Merck & Co., Inc. stock on April 29th. 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