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- 5/23/2025 -
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Merck & Co. (MRK). During the week, the MRK gained 1.52 points, or 2.00%, and closed at 77.58 on Friday, May 23, 2025. MRK was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 Long-term trend: [See MRK long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 20.05 and reached 134.63 on June 25, 2024. MRK gained -114.58 points, or -571.47%, in 798 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (86.68) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See MRK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2024 at 134.63 and reached 73.31 on May 15, 2025. MRK lost 61.32 points, or 45.55%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 65.83 and resistance is at 81.22. A Falling Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Falling Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MRK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 4, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MRK short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 73.31 and reached 79.18 on May 20, 2025. MRK gained -5.87 points, or -8.01%, in 5 days. The price is now at the 27.26% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (77.98) comes close to the price (77.58). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
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Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
4 |
| Industry |
Pharmaceuticals |
23 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
73.31 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
| High |
79.18 |
| High Date |
05/20/2025 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
73.31 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
| High |
79.18 |
| High Date |
05/20/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Channel |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
75.77 |
| Support |
69.77 |
| High |
85.83 |
| High Date |
04/30/2025 |
| Low |
73.31 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Channel |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
81.22 |
| Support |
65.83 |
| High |
134.63 |
| High Date |
06/25/2024 |
| Low |
73.31 |
| Low Date |
05/15/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
106.94 |
| Support |
86.68 |
| Low |
20.05 |
| Low Date |
03/09/2009 |
| High |
134.63 |
| High Date |
06/25/2024 |
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