Merck (MRK) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Merck (MRK) closed the most recent trading day at $126.15, moving -0.47% from the previous trading session. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.74%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.01%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.68%.The pharmaceutical company's stock has climbed by 3.76% in the past month, exceeding the Medical sector's loss of 4.72% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.8%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Merck in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The compan ...