Merck & Co. (MRK) announced Friday morning that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency recommended approval of ELONVA, as a treatment in controlled ovarian stimulation in combination with a GnRH antagonist for the development of multiple follicles in women participating in an assisted reproductive technology program.
Merck & Co. climbed during the first half hour of trade Friday and rose further around mid-afternoon. The stock finished up by 1.13 at $36.46. Merck has been gaining ground for the last 2 1/2 weeks and closed at its fifth consecutive new high for the year.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.