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Persistent rate hikes by the Fed and rising odds of a recession have aggravated market turbulence and led investors to seek refuge in defensive sectors such as healthcare. Defensive stocks tend to perform well in declining markets due to the steady demand for their products. Hence, consistent dividend-yielding drug stocks…

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 17 strange trades.

Persistent economic turbulence and an uncertain outlook have led investors to prioritize steady income generation from their investments. Hence, fundamentally sound dividend yielders with a solid track record and potential for perpetual growth Merck (MRK), Abbott (ABT), Cigna (CI), Energy Transfer (ET), and Kronos (KRO) could be permanent additions to…

The stock market has rebounded lately from the decline in the year's first half, thanks to better-than-expected corporate earnings and the expectation of easing inflationary pressure. However, a still uncomfortable inflation level and the possible aggressive rate hikes could keep the market volatile. The Dogs of the Dow investment strategy…

  A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Merck & Co. Looking at options history for Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) we detected 10 strange trades.

Even though the inflation declined slightly from the 40-year high in July, it stayed elevated. Therefore, the Fed could maintain its hawkish stance on tightening monetary policy, which will drive market volatility. Amid this fear-driven market, we think it could be prudent to invest in fundamentally sound stocks AbbVie (ABBV),…

The pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly with advancements in drug manufacturing and a paradigm shift to personalized medicines. Moreover, despite soaring prices, supportive fiscal policies are expected to keep consumer demand stable. Quality pharmaceutical stocks Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) have outperformed the broader market over the past year and…

Due to the inelastic demand and rising investments, the healthcare sector is witnessing investor confidence amid these uncertain market conditions. Although persistent macroeconomic headwinds might affect stocks in this space, investors could consider buying dividend-paying large-cap stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Merck & Co (MRK), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) to…

Amid the bear market, hedge funds have been buying shares of Merck & Co. (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE). This, along with the strong fundamentals and growth prospects of these stocks, makes them good additions to your watchlist. Let’s discuss.

Chevron and Merck are on deck to report earnings, along with nearly a dozen other Dow Jones stocks. But outlooks are widely mixed.