Merck (MRK -1.29%), a hefty dividend stock and one of the world's largest drugmakers, may seem like a stagnant big pharma to many investors -- but does the company still have room to grow? In this video, health care analyst Max Macaluso outlines some of the biggest opportunities that can drive Merck's growth in 2013 and beyond.
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What Will Drive Merck's Growth in 2013?
By Max Macaluso
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Jan 25, 2013 at 6:30PM
NYSE: MRK
Merck
Market Cap
$370B
Today's Change
(-1.29%) -$1.35
Current Price
$102.95
Price as of September 29, 2023, 4:00 p.m. ET
Does this big pharma have more opportunities ahead?
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$102.95
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