What's Going On With Merck Stock On Friday?
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) received a unanimous recommendation from the CDC's ACIP for its Capvaxive vaccine for adults 65 and older, and certain adults 19-64 with underlying conditions. Additionally, the CHMP of the European Medicines Agency recommended the approval of Winrevair for PAH patients, with a final decision expected in Q3 2024. MRK shares were trading higher by 0.13% premarket on Friday.

June 28, 2024 | 12:39 pm
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Merck received a unanimous recommendation from the CDC's ACIP for its Capvaxive vaccine and a positive CHMP recommendation for Winrevair. These developments are likely to boost investor confidence and positively impact MRK's stock price in the short term.
The unanimous recommendation from the CDC's ACIP for Capvaxive and the positive CHMP recommendation for Winrevair are significant regulatory milestones. These approvals are likely to enhance Merck's market position and revenue potential, leading to a positive short-term impact on MRK's stock price.
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