Merck & Co shares get a boost in the arm from Keytruda
Merck & Co shares rise after solid sales of its cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda helped it report better-than-expected Q4 results. IGTV's Angeline Ong takes a look at the reaction and what’s in the pipeline for the drugmaker.
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Merck & Co shares on the rise
Merck & Co, a pharmaceutical company, recently announced its impressive earnings for the last three months of the year. The good news came from the strong sales of their cancer drug called Keytruda. This medicine has seen a big increase in sales, making a whopping $6.6 billion! It has become the most popular prescription medication in the world, helping Merck achieve great success.
The positive impact of Keytruda
Merck's stock prices have been carefully watched by investors, and while they have had some ups and downs, they have generally been on the rise. The company has been doing well because of the high demand for Keytruda and its positive financial results. This latest earnings report shows that Merck is heading in the right direction and has a bright future.
The success of Merck can be attributed to the growing need for Keytruda as a leading cancer treatment. This drug's ability to boost the immune system has gained worldwide recognition, resulting in high sales. The fact that Merck has been able to meet this demand and still achieve impressive financial results shows that they are in a strong position in the industry.
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