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flag Merck reports strong earnings, raises dividend, and maintains solid finances despite executive share sale.

flag Merck & Co. reported $1.94 earnings per share for its latest quarter, with institutional investors increasing their stake, including Valley National Advisers and Thompson Investment Management. flag The company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.85, yielding 3.2%, and maintains a strong financial profile with a 44.54% return on equity and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. flag Analysts hold a consensus "Hold" rating with a $110.13 average price target. flag Merck, a global biopharmaceutical leader, focuses on oncology, vaccines, and chronic diseases, with key products like Keytruda and Gardasil. flag Executive David Michael Williams sold 8,614 shares, reducing his stake by 25.95%.

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