Why Is Merck Stock Surging?

Medicine pill is seen with Merck logo displayed on a screen in the background in this illustration photo taken in Poland on November 5, 2021. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMerck (MRK)’s stock surged by 41% over the past six months, driven not significantly by revenue, but rather by increased profits and heightened investor confidence. Following crucial Q3 earnings exceeding expectations, the FDA's approval of Keytruda's new formulation, and an excellent upgrade ...