Merck (MRK) closed at $106.45 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.34% move from the prior day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.32% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.22%. The pharmaceutical company's stock has dropped by 0.59% in the past month, falling short of the Medical sector's gain of 1.67% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.7%.The upcoming earnings release of Merck will be of great interest to investors. The company's upcomin ...