Apr 21, 2026
Merck reported Phase 2 CADENCE results showing WINREVAIR met the primary endpoint in adults with CpcPH-HFpEF. The company said the data support advancement into a registrational Phase 3 study.
Apr 02, 2026
Phase 3 trial results show seralutinib missed its primary endpoint in PAH but showed benefit in advanced disease subgroups. Meanwhile, Winrevair demonstrated significant reductions in pulmonary vascular resistance in heart failure-related pulmonary hypertension in a Phase 2 study.
Mar 26, 2026
Merck will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion to bolster its cancer pipeline ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration. The deal gives Merck access to TERN-701, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia. Merck projects over $70 billion in commercial opportunities from its pipeline by the mid-2030s.
Mar 17, 2026
Global orphan drug sales are forecast to reach $409 billion by 2032, representing one-fifth of prescription drug sales, with Johnson & Johnson and Argenx leading the market amid regulatory uncertainty.
Mar 17, 2026
Merck will present late-breaking clinical data from its cardio-pulmonary pipeline at ACC.26, including positive Phase 3 results for enlicitide, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and Phase 2 data for WINREVAIR in heart failure patients.
Mar 08, 2026
Healthcare sector surged 10% since Q4 2025, outpacing all S&P 500 sectors as investors rotate from tech to pharmaceutical value plays. Major drugmakers demonstrate resilience following Medicare price negotiations implementation.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.