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- 4/17/2025 -
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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 -1.18 points, or -1.49%, and closed at 78.00 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 58% 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 (86.27) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. MRK may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance line now. 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 75.93 on April 16, 2025. MRK lost 58.70 points, or 43.60%, in 42 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 70.81 and resistance is at 85.90. 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 is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly strongly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. 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 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. 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 March 31, 2025 at 90.27 and reached 75.93 on April 16, 2025. MRK lost 14.34 points, or 15.89%, in 16 days. The price is now at the 14.44% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily strongly oversold Williams' Percentage Range.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 21, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 161.21% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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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Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
7 |
| Industry |
Pharmaceuticals |
70 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
90.27 |
| High Date |
03/31/2025 |
| Low |
75.93 |
| Low Date |
04/16/2025 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
90.27 |
| High Date |
03/31/2025 |
| Low |
75.93 |
| Low Date |
04/16/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Descending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
84.43 |
| Support |
76.16 |
| High |
97.37 |
| High Date |
03/07/2025 |
| Low |
75.93 |
| Low Date |
04/16/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Channel |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
85.90 |
| Support |
70.81 |
| High |
134.63 |
| High Date |
06/25/2024 |
| Low |
75.93 |
| Low Date |
04/16/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Channel |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
106.53 |
| Support |
86.27 |
| Low |
20.05 |
| Low Date |
03/09/2009 |
| High |
134.63 |
| High Date |
06/25/2024 |
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