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- 3/6/2026 -
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Merck & Co. (MRK). During the week, the MRK dropped -8.03 points, or -6.49%, and closed at 115.79 on Friday, March 6, 2026. Weekly volume was -23% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See MRK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 73.31 and reached 125.14 on February 25, 2026. MRK gained -51.83 points, or -70.70%, in 40 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 83.24 and resistance is at 122.40. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See MRK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on December 9, 2025 at 96.06 and reached 125.14 on February 25, 2026. MRK gained -29.08 points, or -30.27%, in 11 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (115.77) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MRK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 6, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MRK short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 25, 2026 at 125.14 and reached 113.82 on March 6, 2026. MRK lost 11.32 points, or 9.05%, in 9 days. The price is now at the 17.40% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 25, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.
During the last week, the price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
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