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3 Healthcare Dividend Stocks Offering More Than Just Income

AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson and Merck offer growing dividends alongside healthcare pipeline catalysts, regulatory approvals and rising analyst price targets heading into 2027.

MarketBeat · Sep 30

Stocks Finish Mixed as Bond Yields Fall and Chipmakers Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.21% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.22%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.20%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 19

Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.58% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.07%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.61%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 19

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Stocks Mixed on Lower Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.33% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.31%, and September E-mini...

Barchart · Aug 19

Stocks Mixed as Weakness in Chipmakers Weighs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.96%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jul 16

This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Is Outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026

Merck & Co. has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, rising 19% year-to-date while offering a 2.61% dividend yield supported by 15 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Barchart · Jul 9

Wall Street Says Buy Merck Over Pfizer. The Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story.

A tougher market puts two healthcare dividend giants in focus, as investors weigh income, stability, valuation, and long-term upside.

Barchart · Apr 24

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Nasdaq Futures Climb on Blowout Palantir Results

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.41% this morning as forecast-beating quarterly results and guidance from Palantir Technologies boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Feb 3

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Big Payout Growth Ahead

Merck and Qualcomm combine strong cash flow with steady dividend growth, signaling potential for meaningful payout increases ahead.

Barchart · Nov 26, 2025

Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Merck & Co. Stock Will Climb or Sink?

Despite Merck & Co.’s underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Nov 3, 2025

Merck's New Cancer Therapy Combo Shows Significant Edge Over Rivals In Renal Cancer

On Tuesday, Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) and Eisai shared topline data from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 trial of the dual oral regimen of Welireg (belzutifan) plus Lenvima (lenvatinib).

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2025

Merck's New HIV Treatment Works As Well As Top Drug In Late Trials

The relentless pursuit of innovative treatments in the pharmaceutical industry continues to reshape the landscape of chronic disease management. Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on Wednesday announced additional data from two Phase 3 studies of a two-drug regimen of doravirine/islatravir (DOR/ISL) in adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1 infection.

Benzinga · Oct 15, 2025

Trump Advises Parents To Split Vaccines, Delay Hepatitis B Shots Until Age 12: 'This Is Based On What I Feel'

President Donald Trump on Monday offered advice on childhood vaccination schedules, encouraging parents to split up certain immunizations and delay certain others, in sharp contradiction to current medical recommendations.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Is Stuck in the Tariff Crosshairs. Can Cost Cuts Save the Day?

Merck faces intense pressure from new global tariffs and a looming Keytruda patent expiration, but is fighting back with a $3 billion cost-cutting plan and a $10 billion push into new therapies —moves that analysts say could revive the shares if executed well.

Barchart · Aug 3, 2025

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Benzinga · Jul 30, 2025

Cautious Optimism As Merck Leans On Oncology Amid Gardasil Vaccine Concerns

Pharmaceutical giants are navigating a complex landscape of fluctuating demand and regulatory hurdles, impacting their financial performance and strategic outlook. Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is the latest to face these challenges, as its recent earnings report reveals a mixed bag of successes and setbacks.

Barchart · Jul 29, 2025

S&P Futures Gain With Focus on U.S. JOLTs Report and Corporate Earnings, FOMC Meeting on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.24% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains, while investors shift their focus from recent U.S. trade deals to economic data, a new round of corporate earnings reports, and the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.

MarketBeat · Mar 3, 2025

These S&P 500 Stocks Have Low P/E Ratios — Time to Buy?

This article covers three stocks included in the S&P 500 which are showing exceptionally low P/E ratios of 20 or less, indicating potential buys.

Benzinga · Dec 2, 2024

Merck & Co Unusual Options Activity For December 02

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Merck Co (NYSE:MRK), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MRK usually suggests something big is…

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Barchart · Nov 4, 2024

Merck & Co. Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Despite Merck & Co.’s underperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Jul 30, 2024

Broader Market Settles Mixed as Chip Stocks Slump

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.50%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.38%. US stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 1-1/2...

Barchart · Jul 19, 2024

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Merck & Co.'s Report

Merck & Co. is all set to announce its fiscal second-quarter results this month, and analysts are projecting a notable triple-digit earnings growth.

Barchart · Apr 25, 2024

Stocks Tumble on Tech Stock Weakness and Signs of Persistent Inflation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -1.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.83%. US stock indexes this morning are sharply lower, led by weakness in technology...

StockNews.com · Apr 24, 2024

Merck (MRK) vs. AbbVie (ABBV): Which Pharma Stock Will Drive Earnings Growth?

The pharmaceutical industry is expected to expand significantly due to the ever-rising global medical needs and technological advances. In this scenario, let’s analyze the better investment option between popular pharma stocks, Merck &Co (MRK) and AbbVie (ABBV).

NY Attorney General Calls For Stronger Singulair Safety Warning

New York attorney general calls for stronger safety warning on popular asthma drug Singulair due to concerns about potential side effects.

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Markets Today: Stocks Climb on M&A Activity and Lower Bond Yields

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.06%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.18%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. An increase in M&A activity supports stocks after Boston Scientific agreed to buy Axionics for $3.7 billion and Johnson...

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