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MRK / Merck's Keytruda shows positive results in confirmatory trial as treatment for rare form of esophageal cancer

Merck & Co. MRK, -1.53% said Friday a late-stage trial of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda plus trastuzumab, fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy achieved positive results as a treatment for patients with a rare form of esophageal cancer. The Phase 3 trial trial showed a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival in the treatment of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma, the company said, reducing the risk of death by 28% in a follow-up of 28.4 months. Read More

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By The Motley Fool
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Merck Just Made a Big Move -- but Will It Be Enough for Investors Right Now?

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By CNBC Television
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BMO Capital upgrades Merck to 'outperform'

BMO has upgraded Merck to outperform from market perform.

By Investopedia
October 26, 2023

Merck's Profit Beats Estimates on Sales of Its Cancer, COVID-19 Drugs and HPV Shot

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By Seeking Alpha
October 26, 2023

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK ) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 26, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Peter Dannenbaum - Vice President, Inv

By Zacks Investment Research
October 26, 2023

Merck (MRK) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, COVID Drug Boosts Sales

Merck (MRK) beats Q3 estimates for earnings and sales. It raises its 2023 guidance.

By Zacks Investment Research
October 26, 2023

Merck (MRK) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Merck (MRK) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94 per share. This compares to earnings of

By CNBC
October 26, 2023

Merck results beat expectations on strong Keytruda, Gardasil and Covid drug growth

Merck's revenue and earnings beat expectations, and it hiked its sales forecast while lowering its profit outlook.

By Reuters
October 26, 2023

Merck 3rd-quarter profit tops expectations on COVID pill surprise

Merck & Co on Thursday reported higher-than-expected third-quarter sales and profit on surprisingly strong demand for its COVID-19 treatment, primaril

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