Is Merck the Next Big Weight-Loss Stock?
Merck(MRK) The Motley Fool·2024-12-22 11:45Watch out, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Merck (MRK -1.48%) is hungrily looking to take a bite out of the weight-loss drugs market.Amidst an evolving field of competitors, the big pharma is committing a hearty chunk of cash in hopes of becoming a contender. But will that be enough to make it into the next great weight-loss stock? Let's investigate.This new move makes for a trendMerck on Dec. 16 said it had just inked a license agreement with a Chinese biopharma company called Hansoh Pharma that could presage ...