Merck & Co Inc
Investor Bill Nygren just bought this pharma giant, names two AI-adjacent stocks he likes going into 2025
Investors should consider scooping up shares of this pharmaceutical giant trading at a discount, according to longtime value investor Bill Nygren. ” Merck is attractive on a standalone basis, and it’s got really good portfolio characteristics,” said the portfolio manager at Oakmark Funds, who bought shares in the third quarter. “We’re heavy in financials, we’re […]
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How President-elect Donald Trump may impact investors in these 8 market sectors
FA Playbook How President-elect Donald Trump may impact investors in these 8 market sectors Published Tue, Nov 26 202412:24 PM EST Greg Iacurci@GregIacurci Lorie Konish WATCH LIVE Source
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DOGE coming: Beware these stocks that get the most revenue from the government
Investors should be wary of the impacts several companies may bear from the cost-cutting goals of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, according to TD Cowen. “The announcement of DOGE has led to concerns about future revenue and profitability of USG [United States government] contractors,” analyst Roman Schweizer said in a Friday […]
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Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall
The exterior view of the entrance to Merck headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey, on Feb. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Merck on Thursday reported third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that topped expectations as the company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business. But […]
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S&P 500 futures slip after Microsoft reports; traders brace for key inflation data: Live updates
Traders react after the closing bell on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on March 20, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stock futures slid on Wednesday evening, as Wall Street absorbed a fresh batch of earnings reports from megacap technology names. S&P 500 futures lost 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4%. Futures […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Taiwan Semi, On Semi, Delta Air and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Spotify — The music streaming platform advanced 2% after Wells Fargo named it a top stock pick . Analyst Steven Cahall cited Spotify’s rising profit margins, strong product mix and evolving record label relationships as catalysts while reiterating an outperform rating on the stock. Robinhood — […]
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These dividend-paying stocks could be in the ‘early innings’ of a rally
It’s time to step back into health-care stocks, according to Wolfe Research. The sector was one of the worst performing over the past month, pulling back over 4% from September to October, technical analyst Rob Ginsberg wrote in a note on Tuesday. “As evidenced by XLV [Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund], price is back […]
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Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval
The logo for Merck is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Merck on Thursday said its experimental treatment designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus showed positive results in a mid- to late-stage trial, bringing the company one step closer to filing […]
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‘Business Leaders for Harris’ campaign launches a podcast and website featuring Cuban, Hastings, Hoffman and more
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a campaign event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 29, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris’ top allies in the private sector have launched a new campaign that seeks to portray the Democratic nominee as the best candidate for business, […]
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Want to cash in on India’s growth? Veteran investor names 5 ‘well-run’ companies to buy right now
Interest in India has been rising steadily among investors, thanks to its growing economy , strong stock market performance and burgeoning population . Amid some talk of an Indian stock market bubble , however, Pramod Gubbi, co-founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, revealed how he is playing the market. The veteran investor said he is focused […]
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