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- 6/6/2025 -
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support lineWilliams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold
Daily :The price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Merck & Co. (MRK). During the week, the MRK gained 2.13 points, or 2.77%, and closed at 78.97 on Friday, June 6, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since April 25, 2025. Weekly volume was 9% above average.

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 (86.83) 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 Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 71.45 and resistance is at 81.44. A Falling Wedge is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the downside. It represents the loss of a downside momentum on each successive low and has a bullish bias. The Falling wedge usually marks a reversal in a downtrend. In an uptrend a falling wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Falling Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Wedge 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. 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 June 2, 2025 at 75.40 and reached 79.49 on June 6, 2025. MRK gained -4.09 points, or -5.42%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 12.71% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since May 20, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

During the last week, the price has moved above 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 63.56
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 37.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 60.97
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 62.41
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.17
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 33.15
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 82.30
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 18.21
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 25.61
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -6.82
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Support 86.83
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 81.44
Upper Bollinger Band 80.77
50 Day Moving Average 79.91
Price 78.97
Daily Stochastic Crossing 78.29
20 Day Moving Average 77.01
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 75.51
Lower Bollinger Band 75.04
Parabolic System 74.90
Quarterly Trendline Support 71.45
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 3
Industry Pharmaceuticals 24
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 75.40
Low Date 06/02/2025
High 79.49
High Date 06/06/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 75.40
Low Date 06/02/2025
High 79.49
High Date 06/06/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 73.31
Low Date 05/15/2025
High 79.49
High Date 06/06/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 81.44
Support 71.45
High 134.63
High Date 06/25/2024
Low 73.31
Low Date 05/15/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 107.09
Support 86.83
Low 20.05
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 134.63
High Date 06/25/2024
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