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50
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SPG
37
2
ALL
54
3
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49
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43
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WU
42
2
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31
6
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61
4
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58
2
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43
3
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32
-2
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28
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DG
20
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58
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HIG
63
4
ADT
61
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52
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53
2
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54
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50
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37
2
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54
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49
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43
3
WU
42
2
PRGO
31
6
FCX
61
4
ORCL
58
2
RL
43
3
EXPD
32
-2
TSN
28
-2
DG
20
-6
AAPL
49
3
DE
58
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HIG
63
4
ADT
61
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Amgen Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy
59

AMGN
Amgen

Last Price:
256.69
Seasonality Move:
3.99%
Buy
58

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
109.84
Seasonality Move:
3.3%
Buy
59
Amgen (AMGN) is a Buy

Is Amgen a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Amgen [AMGN] share price is $256.71. The Score for AMGN is 59, which is 18% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • AMGN is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.
Buy
58
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $109.84. The Score for MRK is 58, which is 16% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

AMGN Stock Price Chart

What is Amgen's stock price today?

  • The Amgen share price today is $256.71
    The current trend is moderately bullish and AMGN is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $109.84
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AMGN Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 4.31 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 58.3 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -781325 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (243.64 - 265.28) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (221.85 - 250.35) Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.5 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 53.77 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 261618 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (106.18 - 109.84) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (107.56 - 115.08) Sell

AMGN Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 257.19 Sell
20-day SMA: 259.56 Sell
50-day SMA: 241.27 Buy
200-day SMA: 245.95 Buy
8-day EMA: 257.53 Sell
20-day EMA: 255.13 Buy
50-day EMA: 246.19 Buy
200-day EMA: 241.99 Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 109.86 Sell
20-day SMA: 108.59 Buy
50-day SMA: 108.85 Buy
200-day SMA: 109.85 Sell
8-day EMA: 109.53 Buy
20-day EMA: 108.91 Buy
50-day EMA: 109.03 Buy
200-day EMA: 107.04 Buy

Amgen Earnings Growth & AMGN Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.30 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.53 per share, and an increase next year of $2.07 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.23 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.26 per share, a decrease this year of $4.38 per share, and an increase next year of $5.51 per share.

Amgen Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):