Merck (MRK) Stock Rallies as Big Money Moves In and Dividend Rises – November 28, 2025 Update
On Friday, 28 November 2025, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) continued to trade near its 52‑week highs as a wave of fresh institutional filings, bullish research notes, and recent oncology approvals kept the spotlight firmly on the pharmaceutical giant. The stock closed around $104.5 per share, after trading between roughly $104 and $105 on the day, leaving Merck’s market capitalization near $260 billion.Yahoo Finance+1 While the share price is up only about 2–3% over the past year, nearly all of that gain has arrived in the last month: one recent analysis notes a 20.8% jump over the past 30