Merck (MRK) stock slips at the close, then steadies after hours as year-end trading thins
Merck shares closed down 0.53% at $106.06 Tuesday, then rose to $106.17 in after-hours trading. The stock remains near its 52-week high after a thin holiday session. Merck’s next earnings call is set for Feb. 3, and a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share will be paid Jan. 8.