Merck stock beats a falling market — here’s what investors watch before Feb. 3 earnings
Merck shares rose 1.78% to $110.27 Friday, nearing a 52-week high as trading volume topped 19.1 million, above average. The move came amid broader market declines after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve and December producer prices jumped 0.5%. Investors now await Merck’s earnings and guidance on Feb. 3.