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NYSE:MRK 6 February 2026 - 8 June 2026

Dow Drops After Hours, AI Rally Sidesteps Blue Chips

Dow Drops After Hours, AI Rally Sidesteps Blue Chips

The Dow Jones fell 104.70 points, or 0.21%, to 50,762.08 as tech and chip stocks rebounded sharply, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index up 6.2% after Friday’s $1 trillion selloff; Apple dropped 1.4% despite its AI event, and investors now await Wednesday’s inflation data and Middle East energy risks as the next key tests for the market’s fragile rebound.
8 June 2026
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Merck Stock Gains as Keytruda Concerns Ease, Investors Look to Pipeline Bets

Merck Stock Gains as Keytruda Concerns Ease, Investors Look to Pipeline Bets

Merck shares surged 4.9% to $120.26 after ASCO data showed its new cancer drug sac-TMT combined with Keytruda improved progression-free survival, reinforcing confidence in Merck’s post-Keytruda pipeline as investors weigh looming patent expirations and competition, with the stock’s rally fueled by optimism but tempered by risks of future trial and regulatory outcomes.
4 June 2026
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Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls

Dow Jones Closes at Record as Oil Sinks; AI Stocks Pause

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 50,650.76, up 189.08 points, driven by gains in healthcare and consumer stocks as tech shares slipped. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude down 4.6% to $92.25 a barrel. Airlines and cruise lines rose on lower fuel costs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted only slight gains, while chip stocks retreated.
27 May 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Rally Stalled as Apple, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Pushed Higher

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Rally Stalled as Apple, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Pushed Higher

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.72 points to 49,573.42 by midday Friday, reversing an early rally as tariff concerns weighed on gains from Apple and other strong earnings reports. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on EU-made cars and trucks starting next week. Apple reported quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year over year. Oil prices dropped after Iran sent a new negotiation proposal.
1 May 2026
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SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

Schwab’s U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) increased health care holdings to 18.5% in its annual rebalance, adding Abbott Laboratories and UnitedHealth Group near the top at about 3.8% each. SCHD attracted $4 billion in Q1 as U.S. dividend funds pulled in $24.1 billion, the highest first-quarter inflow in four years. SCHD closed at $30.48 Monday, up 0.13%.
30 March 2026
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Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Holds Near Merck’s $53 Offer After $6.7 Billion Buyout

Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Holds Near Merck’s $53 Offer After $6.7 Billion Buyout

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares traded at $52.86 in U.S. premarket Thursday, just below Merck’s $53-per-share cash offer after Merck agreed to acquire the company for about $6.7 billion. The deal centers on Terns’ leukemia drug TERN-701, which showed a 75% major molecular response rate in early trials. The offer requires over 50% of shares tendered and antitrust approval. Terns would owe Merck $235 million if it accepts a higher bid.
26 March 2026
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Merck to Buy Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 Billion to Boost Cancer Pipeline as Keytruda Patent Expiry Nears

Merck to Buy Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 Billion to Boost Cancer Pipeline as Keytruda Patent Expiry Nears

Merck will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $53 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $6.7 billion. The deal gives Merck rights to TERN-701, an experimental leukemia drug, as it prepares for Keytruda’s patent expirations in 2028. The offer represents a 6% premium to Terns’ last close and is subject to antitrust review and shareholder approval. Merck expects to close the transaction in the second quarter.
25 March 2026
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Merck stock: weekend Keytruda-Welireg data and Gardasil cuts set up Monday trade

Merck stock: weekend Keytruda-Welireg data and Gardasil cuts set up Monday trade

Merck shares closed up 3.8% at $123.82 Friday after reporting new cancer trial results for Keytruda and Welireg, with an FDA decision on the combination set for June 19, 2026. The company also announced about 150 job cuts at a North Carolina Gardasil vaccine plant amid weaker demand. Merck highlighted positive data in kidney, bladder, and ovarian cancer studies. Shares were little changed after hours.
28 February 2026
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Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck shares rose 1.8% to $121.41 Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $150. The stock hit a 52-week high of $123.33 before markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday. Merck plans to present new bladder and kidney cancer data at the ASCO GU meeting later this month. Chief marketing officer Chirfi Guindo sold 10,000 shares earlier in the week, according to a regulatory filing.
15 February 2026
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Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck shares climbed 1.8% to $121.41 in after-hours trading Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target. The move comes ahead of key cancer study results set for release at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium later this month. Merck’s chief marketing officer sold 10,000 shares on Feb. 12. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
13 February 2026
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Merck stock price slips after insider sale filings; what MRK investors are watching next

Merck stock price slips after insider sale filings; what MRK investors are watching next

Merck shares fell 0.5% to $117.01 after SEC filings showed insider stock sales by two executives on Feb. 9. Chief Marketing Officer Chirfi Guindo sold 10,000 shares; Executive Vice President Jennifer Zachary exercised and sold 121,573 shares. The moves followed a revenue forecast below Wall Street estimates. Merck underperformed the broader market and sector peers.
10 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures tick up as Wall Street braces for retail sales, jobs and CPI

Dow Jones futures tick up as Wall Street braces for retail sales, jobs and CPI

Dow futures rose 45 points to 50,264 early Tuesday after the index closed at a record 50,135.87 on Monday. Investors await U.S. retail sales data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with forecasts at 0.4%, followed by key payroll and inflation reports later this week. Tech stocks led Monday’s rebound, while losses in Amgen and Merck weighed on the Dow. Earnings from major consumer and industrial firms are also due.
10 February 2026
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Merck stock slides 3.5% as insider sale filing lands; traders eye next FDA deadline

Merck stock slides 3.5% as insider sale filing lands; traders eye next FDA deadline

Merck & Co shares dropped 3.5% to $117.65 Monday, underperforming a tech-led market rebound. EVP Jennifer Zachary sold 121,573 shares at a weighted-average $119.15 after exercising options, according to an SEC filing. The FDA is expected to rule Feb. 20 on expanding Keytruda’s use for ovarian cancer. Merck remains reliant on Keytruda as older drugs face increased competition.
10 February 2026
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Amgen stock drops nearly 2% as Dow drag builds — what AMGN investors watch next

Amgen stock drops nearly 2% as Dow drag builds — what AMGN investors watch next

Amgen shares dropped 1.8% to $377.28 in mid-afternoon trading Monday, weighing on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The decline followed news of an FDA request to withdraw rare-disease drug Tavneos and a sharp 48% fall in Enbrel sales last quarter. Broader drug stocks lagged while traders awaited key U.S. jobs and inflation data later in the week.
9 February 2026
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Merck stock drops nearly 4%: why MRK is lagging the market today

Merck stock drops nearly 4%: why MRK is lagging the market today

Merck shares fell 3.9% to $117.16 Monday, underperforming the broader market as investors weighed patent risks and 2026 earnings guidance. Amgen, Pfizer, and AbbVie also declined. Merck last week projected 2026 sales of up to $67 billion and warned of a $2.5 billion hit from generic competition and weaker COVID-19 drug sales. The Dow lagged as Merck and Amgen dragged on the index.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

The Dow Jones fell 133 points to 49,983 in Monday morning trade, slipping below 50,000 after Friday’s record close. The S&P 500 dipped 0.08% and the Nasdaq was flat as investors rotated out of tech and into industrial and defensive stocks. Amgen and Merck together shaved about 79 points from the Dow. Traders await key payrolls and inflation data later this week.
9 February 2026
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Merck stock is inches from a 52-week high — and an insider just sold shares

Merck stock is inches from a 52-week high — and an insider just sold shares

Merck shares closed up 1.8% at $121.93 on Friday, marking a seventh straight gain and finishing just below a 52-week high. A regulatory filing showed Animal Health chief Richard R. DeLuca sold 37,685 shares on Feb. 6 at an average of $120.92. Trading volume was about 13 million shares, below the 50-day average. Investors await Monday trading after Merck’s 2026 outlook and pipeline updates.
8 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Is Altria Group (MO) Still a Buy After Recent Share Price Gains?
    June 10, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT. Altria Group (MO) has seen a 30.8% return over the past year, sparking debate on its valuation amid industry shifts. Using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, Altria is valued at approximately $128.50 per share, suggesting it trades at a 44.3% discount to intrinsic value based on projected future cash flows. This implies the stock is undervalued despite recent gains. Investors weigh factors like the growth of reduced-risk tobacco products, regulatory changes, and capital allocation strategies. Simply Wall St's six-point valuation framework rates Altria 4 out of 6, supporting cautious optimism. The P/E ratio and other valuation metrics are considered to assess if current prices fairly reflect fundamentals. This analysis provides investors a data-backed perspective on Altria's potential upside and risks.

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Nuvalent Trades Close to $124 After GSK’s $10.6 Billion Offer

Nuvalent Trades Close to $124 After GSK’s $10.6 Billion Offer

10 June 2026
Nuvalent soared 39.28% to $123.25 after GSK agreed to buy the company for $124 per share in cash, leaving a narrow 0.6% spread as investors shift focus to the $10.6 billion merger’s tender-offer timing, antitrust review, and FDA decision dates for two lung-cancer drugs in September and November 2026.
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IREN Shares Fall Again; Microsoft AI Cloud Agreement Still in Focus

10 June 2026
IREN plunged 8.73% to $54.02 Tuesday and slid another 3.72% premarket as investors weighed Wall Street’s bullish calls on its AI cloud buildout against a tech and crypto selloff; the stock’s fate now hinges on IREN’s ability to deliver Microsoft- and Nvidia-linked AI infrastructure on schedule, with the Microsoft contract at risk if timelines slip.
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