Is Merck Stock A Trap At $110? [Forbes]
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... More SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Merck stock surged more than 10% in a month after management delivered a confidence shock on January 12th. They're now projecting that their next-generation drugs—treatments for cardiometabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases—will yield $70 billion by the mid-2030s. This far exceeds previous estimates, and Wall Street reacted positively. Analysts raised their price targets, investors celebrated the seemingly apparent resolution to the impending Keytruda patent cliff, and the rally commenced. Is this the right time to invest? Not so quickly. Despite the enthusiasm, we believe the potential gains from here are limited. However, before we explain why, if you are looking for upside with less volatility than investing in a single stock, consider the High Quality Portfolio . It has consistently outperformed its benchmark—a mix of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indices—and has generated returns exceeding 105% since it lau
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