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Merck & Co., Inc. Latest News

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen
September 20 at 1:05 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-stock-rating-upgraded-by-wall-street-zen-2026-09-20/
Amgen or Merck: Which Drugmaker Has the Stronger Dividend Growth Story?
September 19 at 8:55 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/19/amgen-or-merck-which-drugmaker-has-the-stronger-dividend-growth-story/?utm_source=snapi
What Does Merck (MRK) Mean For EU Bladder Cancer Treatment After CHMP Support?
September 18 at 10:43 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/does-merck-mrk-mean-eu-231204521.html
Merck Gets Positive EU CHMP Opinion For KEYTRUDA Plus Padcev To Treat Resectable MIBC
September 18 at 5:43 PM  |  rttnews.comhttps://www.rttnews.com/3692227/merck-gets-positive-eu-chmp-opinion-for-keytruda-plus-padcev-to-treat-resectable-mibc.aspx
5 Stocks, 5 Different Industries, 1 Thing in Common: Reliable Income
September 18 at 8:00 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/18/5-stocks-5-different-industries-1-thing-in-common-reliable-income/?utm_source=snapi
Merck Launches Your Hive of Whole Health to Support Whole Person Care for People Living With HIV
September 18 at 7:42 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/merck-launches-hive-whole-health-104500622.html
Merck Receives Positive EU CHMP Opinion for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Plus Padcev® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) as Perioperative Treatment for Adults With Resectable Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)
September 18 at 6:55 AM  |  businesswire.comhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260917438970/en/merck-receives-positive-eu-chmp-opinion-for-keytruda%c2%ae-pembrolizumab-plus-padcev%c2%ae-enfortumab-vedotin-ejfv-as-perioperative-treatment-for-adults-with-resectable-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer-mibc/
Nykredit A S Invests $92.32 Million in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 18 at 3:36 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-nykredit-a-s-invests-9232-million-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-18/
Merck (MRK) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
September 17 at 9:41 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/merck-mrk-outperforms-broader-market-215004966.html
Merck Gains as Keytruda's Space Research Seeks a New Home
September 17 at 4:41 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/merck-gains-keytrudas-space-research-191814847.html
Merck & Co. (MRK) is Building a Stronger Future Beyond Its Keytruda Franchise
September 17 at 11:40 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/merck-co-mrk-building-stronger-115738035.html
This Dividend Stock Is Beating the Market in 2026 and Yields 2.36%
September 16, 2026  |  barchart.comhttps://www.barchart.com/story/news/4633663/this-dividend-stock-is-beating-the-market-in-2026-and-yields-2-36
Brokerages Set Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Price Target at $151.32
September 16, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31027040
Merck & Co., Inc. Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:MRK)
September 16, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31026503
RBC Capital Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Merck & Company (MRK)
September 16, 2026  |  theglobeandmail.comhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/MRK/pressreleases/4624971/rbc-capital-sticks-to-their-hold-rating-for-merck-company-mrk/
Oncology Tie-Up and Blockchain Pilot Might Change The Case For Investing In Merck (MRK)
September 16, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/oncology-tie-blockchain-pilot-might-021221229.html
Immunocore Hits Enrollment Target in Kimmtrak Label Expansion Study
September 15, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/immunocore-hits-enrollment-target-kimmtrak-152200138.html
Merck & Co Inc's Dividend Analysis
September 15, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/merck-co-incs-dividend-analysis-110052740.html
Eli Lilly Vs. Merck: One is a No-Brainer to Hold Through 2030
September 15, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/15/eli-lilly-vs-merck-one-is-a-no-brainer-to-hold-through-2030/?utm_source=snapi
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
September 14, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4946226-merck-and-co-inc-mrk-presents-at-morgan-stanley-24th-annual-global-healthcare-conference
Merck & Co., Inc. Target of Unusually Large Options Trading (NYSE:MRK)
September 14, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/options-merck-co-inc-target-of-unusually-large-options-trading-nyse-mrk-2026-09-14/
Merck CEO Sees Pipeline Upside as Launches, Animal Health Drive Transformation
September 14, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/event-merck-ceo-sees-pipeline-upside-as-launches-animal-health-drive-transformation-2026-09-14/
Moderna's AI-Built Cancer Vaccine Clears Phase 3 With Merck
September 14, 2026  |  pymnts.comhttps://www.pymnts.com/healthcare/2026/modernas-ai-built-cancer-vaccine-clears-phase-3-with-merck/?utm_source=snapi
Perspective Therapeutics Announces Clinical Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Merck to Evaluate [212Pb]PSV359 in Combination with Keytruda® (Pembrolizumab) in FAP-α Positive Solid Tumors
September 14, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/perspective-therapeutics-announces-clinical-collaboration-101600551.html
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Blue-Chip Stocks Are Looking Anything But Boring With Dividends and Big 2026 Gains (MRK)
Coca-Cola, Chevron, and Merck have outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, each pairing strong share-price gains with growing dividends backed by solid fundamentals.
September 13, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/articles/blue-chip-stocks-are-looking-anything-but-boring-with-dividends-and-big-2026-gains/
DBS Keeps Their Buy Rating on Merck & Company (MRK)
September 12, 2026  |  theglobeandmail.comhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/MRK/pressreleases/4574497/dbs-keeps-their-buy-rating-on-merck-company-mrk/
Jim Cramer Explains Why Merck (MRK) Is His Fantasy Defense Stock
September 12, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/jim-cramer-explains-why-merck-164911925.html
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock Price Expected to Rise, HSBC Analyst Says
September 12, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31018372
Wall Street Zen Downgrades Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) to Hold
September 12, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31017930
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Lowered to Hold Rating by Wall Street Zen
September 12, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-lowered-to-hold-rating-by-wall-street-zen-2026-09-12/
Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas Has $46.21 Million Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-smith-chas-p-associates-pa-cpas-has-4621-million-stake-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-11/
7,741 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK Bought by Talon Private Wealth LLC
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-7741-shares-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-bought-by-talon-private-wealth-llc-2026-09-11/
MRK Banks on Growing Pipeline & New Drugs to Offset Keytruda LOE
September 11, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/mrk-banks-growing-pipeline-drugs-151700275.html
Moderna Rallies 8% on 2026 Melt-Up Momentum Even While BioNTech and Merck Stay Flat
September 11, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/11/moderna-rallies-8-on-2026-melt-up-momentum-even-while-biontech-and-merck-stay-flat/
Advanced Bioreactor Systems Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis - Global Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast (2026-2036)
September 11, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/advanced-bioreactor-systems-market-size-080900177.html
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $266.40 Million Position in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-the-manufacturers-life-insurance-company-has-26640-million-position-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-11/
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Brokerages
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/consensus-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-given-consensus-rating-of-moderate-buy-by-brokerages-2026-09-11/
IPG Investment Advisors LLC Lowers Position in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-ipg-investment-advisors-llc-lowers-position-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-11/
Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK Shares Sold by Corient Private Wealth LP
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-merck-co-inc-mrk-shares-sold-by-corient-private-wealth-lp-2026-09-11/
Leerink Partners Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock
September 11, 2026  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31016528
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Buys Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Stock
September 11, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/congress-rep-maria-elvira-salazar-buys-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-stock-2026-09-11/
Congresswoman Bets on Elon Musk, Warren Buffett: Here's the Latest Stock Transactions
September 10, 2026  |  benzinga.comhttps://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/09/61730264/congresswoman-bets-on-elon-musk-warren-buffett-heres-the-latest-stock-transactions?utm_source=snapi
Merck (MRK) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
September 10, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/merck-mrk-dips-more-broader-215004599.html
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Trading Down 1.9% - Should You Sell?
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/price-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-trading-down-19-should-you-sell-2026-09-10/
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
September 10, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/merck-co-inc-mrk-attracting-130005193.html
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) Price Target Raised to $172.00
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-merck-co-inc-nyse-mrk-price-target-raised-to-17200-2026-09-10/
National Pension Service Raises Stake in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-national-pension-service-raises-stake-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-10/
Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC Acquires 13,850 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-integrated-wealth-concepts-llc-acquires-13850-shares-of-merck-co-inc-mrk-2026-09-10/
11,499 Shares in Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK Bought by Blue Edge Capital LLC
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-11499-shares-in-merck-co-inc-mrk-bought-by-blue-edge-capital-llc-2026-09-10/
Merck Targets $70B Pipeline as It Prepares for KEYTRUDA Exclusivity Loss
September 10, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/event-merck-targets-70b-pipeline-as-it-prepares-for-keytruda-exclusivity-loss-2026-09-10/

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