Merck stock dips after $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks report, with Gardasil and Keytruda in focus
Merck shares fell 0.4% to $110.53 after reports it is in talks to acquire Revolution Medicines for up to $32 billion. The company faces new scrutiny over its Gardasil and RotaTeq vaccines after U.S. policy changes, with analysts estimating a $2 billion annual revenue impact. Wolfe Research upgraded Merck, citing progress on a subcutaneous version of Keytruda.