Merck & Co (MRK)

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced detailed results from CORALreef AddOn, an active comparator study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of enlicitide decanoate compared to other oral non-statin therapies (bempedoic acid, ezetimibe or bempedoic acid with ezetimibe) when added to background statins in adults with hypercholesterolemia who have a history of or are at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This is the third positive Phase 3 study of enlicitide decanoate, an investigational, once-daily oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. In the study, treatment with enlicitide resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) compared to bempedoic acid, ezetimibe or bempedoic acid with ezetimibe at eight weeks (day 56) of treatment. The observed LDL-C reduction resulted in greater LDL-C goal attainment with enlicitide than the comparators (secondary endpoint). These late-breaking data were presented today at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and Expo (ACC.26) (Abstract #336-07) and published simultaneously in JACC.

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Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced detailed results from the Phase 2 CADENCE study, which was designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two doses (0.3 mg/kg and 0.7 mg/kg) of WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk) for the treatment of adults with the syndrome of combined post- and precapillary pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (CpcPH-HFpEF). In this distinct patient population, WINREVAIR showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction from baseline in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) versus placebo (n=55) at week 24, with a 1.02 Wood units reduction for the 0.3 mg/kg dose (n=54, [95% CI, -1.81, -0.23], p=0.004) and a 0.75 Wood units reduction for the 0.7 mg/kg dose (n=55, [95% CI -1.52, 0.03], p=0.024). As noted below, important secondary endpoints explored include six-minute walk distance (6MWD), echocardiographic measures, N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels and time to clinical worsening (TTCW). These late-breaking data were presented today in a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and Expo (ACC.26), simultaneously published in Circulation and featured as part of an ACC.26 press conference.

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On this Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the biotechnology sector has been electrified by the announcement that Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TERN) in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $6.7 billion. The move, priced at $53.00 per share, marks the culmination of one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds [...]

As of March 25, 2026, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) stands at a pivotal crossroads in its 135-year history. Known globally as a titan of oncology and vaccines, the Rahway, New Jersey-based pharmaceutical giant is currently navigating one of the most significant strategic transformations in the healthcare sector. At the center of this evolution [...]

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Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage oncology company, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire Terns for $53.00 per share in cash for an approximate equity value of $6.7 billion. This equates to approximately $5.7 billion net of acquired cash and represents an approximate premium of 31% to the 60-day and 42% to the 90-day volume-weighted average stock price on March 24, 2026.

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Shares of pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) climbed 3.3% in early trading on Monday, March 23, 2026, after the company issued a surprisingly robust financial outlook for the fiscal year. Investors rallied behind the company’s projection of significant revenue growth and resilient earnings, signaling a renewed confidence

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Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expanded label for BRAVECTO® QUANTUM (fluralaner for extended-release injectable suspension) in dogs. The updated indication adds treatment and control of Asian longhorned tick (H. longicornis) and Gulf Coast tick (A. maculatum) for 12 months, when administered as a single, veterinarian‑delivered injection.

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As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, the S&P 500 is witnessing one of the most dramatic sector performance splits in recent financial history. According to consensus estimates as of March 17, 2026, the Finance sector is projected to report a staggering 19% year-over-year earnings growth,

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced it will present new clinical and real-world data reaffirming the long-term effectiveness of the company’s 9-valent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, GARDASIL®9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) and its 4-valent HPV vaccine, GARDASIL® (Human Papillomavirus 4-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases at the EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress 2026 in Vienna, Austria, from March 18-21.

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Amidst a backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and sharp swings in the broader indices, pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) officially trades ex-dividend today, March 16, 2026. Investors who held the stock prior to today’s session are now locked in to receive a quarterly payout of $0.85 per

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced new clinical data from the company’s cardio-pulmonary pipeline will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and Expo (ACC.26) in New Orleans, La., from March 28-30. The results shared will highlight Merck’s unwavering commitment to advancing innovative research in hypercholesterolemia and in the syndrome of combined post- and precapillary pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (CpcPH-HFpEF) to help address the significant burden of these diseases.

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In a day marked by heightened global tensions and a sharp spike in energy prices, the U.S. equity markets witnessed a decisive "Great Rotation" as investors abandoned high-growth technology names in favor of battle-tested stalwarts. On Friday, March 13, 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) and Eli Lilly and