Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) becomes a top pick for billionaire investors like Cliff Asness and Ken Fisher for its huge upside potential and as a value stock in healthcare. Despite Gardasil related difficulties in China and Japan, slightly dampening its performance, Merck's Q1 results surpassed expectations. Alongside, the firm's $3.9 billion deal to acquire US biotech firm SpringWorks made headlines. The potential of Merck's stock rising is supported by data from the promising KEYTRUDA trial. However, the stock plunged 9% despite beating quarterly forecasts due to tepid 2025 guidance. The stock also reached a 52-week low at $75.94 among market challenges. A significant shift was noted in the firm's stock sale by an executive. Merck’s weak outlook has investors pondering their commitments, but the stock's undervalued status in the market indicates high investment potential. Amid this, Merck set to buy SpringWorks Therapeutics creates buzz in M&A news. There is speculation about whether Merck offers the best pharmaceutical stock for long-term growth, with its stock suggested as a potential bargain buy, despite current market challenges.
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