The performance of healthcare companies is relatively uncorrelated with broader macroeconomic growth.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 27, 2025. The video was published on April 29, 2025.
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Should Investors Buy Merck Stock After These Huge Risks?
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Apr 30, 2025 at 11:30AM
NYSE: MRK
Merck
Market Cap
$210B
Today's Change
(7.39%) $6.20
Current Price
$90.13
Price as of October 1, 2025, 3:59 p.m. ET
About the Author
A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Merck. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Stocks Mentioned
Merck
MRK
$90.13
(7.39%)
$6.20
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