Why Is Merck (MRK) Up 3.8% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Merck (MRK) . Shares have added about 3.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Merck due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Guidance CutMerck’s second-qua ...