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MRK Merck Common (New)148.06+7.13 (+5.1%)

Merck Common (New) trades 28,071 contracts. The company has the following event: Playing with Heart educational program between Apr 1, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026. News: Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Highlights Multiple Milestones Advancing Broad, Diverse Pipeline
Unusual Option Volume

MRK Merck Common (New)152.33+2.45 (+1.6%)

Merck Common (New) trades 32,493 contracts. MRK will report earnings on Oct 29, 2026. The company has the following event: Playing with Heart educational program between Apr 1, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026.

MRK 148.21+4.58 (+3.2%)Merck Common (New)

  • ATM straddle for 23-Oct-26 expiration returned a positive 55.7% from the previous business day
  • The upside wing (25 delta calls) gained 212.4%
  • Downside put (25 delta puts) lost -73.5%
  • MRK will report earnings on Oct 29, 2026 before the market opens
  • The company has the following event: Playing with Heart educational program between Apr 1, 2026 and Oct 31, 2026.
  • The option volume for 23-Oct-26 expiration is 2,220
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Something to keep an eye on: Mostly large institutional traders are showing a long build up in $MRK. Net option volume delta is 335 K!
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