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About: Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. In cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 53% of the company's 2025 sales were generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).

Employees: 75,000

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Reuters
13 hours ago
Merck, Daiichi Sankyo withdraw US application for lung cancer drug
Merck ​and Daiichi ‌Sankyo have ​voluntarily ​withdrawn their ⁠US ​application ​seeking accelerated approval ​for ​their experimental lung ‌cancer ⁠therapy, the ​drugmakers ​said ⁠on Friday.
Merck, Daiichi Sankyo withdraw US application for lung cancer drug
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Business Wire
13 hours ago
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Biologics License Application for Certain Patients with Previously Treated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Voluntarily Withdrawn
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biologics License Application (BLA) seeking accelerated approval in the U.S. for Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and Merck's (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for the treatment of adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy has been voluntarily withdrawn. The decision to withdraw the BLA is based on discussions wit.
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Biologics License Application for Certain Patients with Previously Treated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Voluntarily Withdrawn
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Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
Merck's Remigromig Meets Main Goal in Diabetic Macular Edema Study
MRK's remigromig meets the primary goal in a DME study, showing non-inferiority to ranibizumab while further safety analyses continue.
Merck's Remigromig Meets Main Goal in Diabetic Macular Edema Study
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Business Wire
22 hours ago
U.S. FDA Approves WELIREG® (belzutifan) Plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib) for Certain Previously Treated Adult Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With a Clear Cell Component (ccRCC)
RAHWAY, N.J. & NUTLEY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MRK #MRK--FDA Approves WELIREG Plus LENVIMA for Certain Previously Treated Adult Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With a Clear Cell Component (ccRCC).
U.S. FDA Approves WELIREG® (belzutifan) Plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib) for Certain Previously Treated Adult Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With a Clear Cell Component (ccRCC)
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Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Could Zanzalintinib's FDA Delay Affect Exelixis' Growth Plans?
Exelixis faces a three-month FDA review delay for zanzalintinib, pushing the potential CRC decision to March 2027.
Could Zanzalintinib's FDA Delay Affect Exelixis' Growth Plans?
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Reuters
1 day ago
Merck's eye disease drug meets main goal in trial
Merck said ​on Thursday ‌its drug met ​the main ​goal in a ⁠mid- ​to late-stage ​trial testing it in ​adult ​patients with a ‌type ⁠of disease that affects blood ​vessels ​at ⁠the back ​of ​the ⁠eye.
Merck's eye disease drug meets main goal in trial
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Business Wire
1 day ago
Merck's Remigromig, a Tri-specific Agonist of the Wingless-related Integration Site (Wnt) Pathway, Met Primary Endpoint in the Pivotal Phase 2b/3 BRUNELLO Study of Adults with Diabetic Macular Edema
RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced topline results from the pivotal Phase 2b/3 BRUNELLO trial in adults with diabetic macular edema (DME). BRUNELLO is the first of two Phase 2b/3 trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of remigromig (MK-3000, formerly EYE103), an investigational, potentially first-in-class tetravalent, tri-specific antibody designed to activate the Wingless-related integration site (Wnt) path.
Merck's Remigromig, a Tri-specific Agonist of the Wingless-related Integration Site (Wnt) Pathway, Met Primary Endpoint in the Pivotal Phase 2b/3 BRUNELLO Study of Adults with Diabetic Macular Edema
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Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Merck (MRK) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest trading session, Merck (MRK) closed at $148.08, marking a -1.88% move from the previous day.
Merck (MRK) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
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Proactive Investors
2 days ago
Merck pipeline seen driving potential re-rating as clinical catalysts approach
Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK, XETRA:6MK) could see its shares re-rated as a series of clinical catalysts across its oncology and broader pipeline approach over the next 12 to 18 months, Bank of America (BofA) said while maintaining its 'buy' rating. The bank hosted investor meetings with Merck chief medical officer Eliav Barr, who conveyed confidence in the company's pipeline, with oncology and other programs providing multiple potential value-driving data readouts.
Merck pipeline seen driving potential re-rating as clinical catalysts approach
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24/7 Wall Street
2 days ago
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