Merck (MRK)

Add a New Bears Reason Company: Merck (MRK) Current price: Headline: (100 character max) Analysis: Cancel 80% agree 55 votes edit Drug development is costly and its success is inherently risky Top Contributor: Kryssia Uraguchi | Created when NYSE:MRK was $50.23 | Edit | History Drug development is costly and its success is inherently uncertain. A candidate drug failing a late clinical trail would have significant financial consequences for the company. (100 character max) Cancel 75% agree 4 votes edit Patent expirations and generic competition is bad for revenues Top Contributor: Kryssia Uraguchi | Created when NYSE:MRK was $50.23 | Edit | History 30% of sales through 2008 may be affected by generics due to patent expirations. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 0 votes edit Large Debt Load with S/P Acq. Created when NYSE:MRK was $29.78 | Edit | History See projected debt load and interest expense associated with Schering Plough acquisition. Totally changes financial profile. (100 character max) Cancel 50% agree 6 votes edit The aftermath of Vioxx looks bleak Top Contributor: Kryssia Uraguchi | Created when NYSE:MRK was $50.23 | Edit | History As the Vioxx lawsuit continues to be played out, negative headlines and cash outflows will be a long-term concern for the company. Litigation is an ongoing concern for pharmaceutical giants. (100 character max) Cancel

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