Merck following the pattern....but the base has shiftedMerck definitely follows this pattern, but now the dam bottom has shifted to a higher plateau...my PUTS are just under this base, i think they will expire worthless, unless some massively bad news drops the stock back to the previous base.by mikkimeadPublished 0
Just like the last 4 or 5 dividends events....Just like the last few, Merck stock dropped as it approached the dividend. My only problem was it did not drop enough....my puts are the light blue lines. I guess we will see if the stock drops more enough for me to sell or if it goes up and does the pattern again. by mikkimeadPublished 0
6/20/22 MRKMerck & Company, Inc. ( NYSE:MRK ) Sector: Health Technology (Pharmaceuticals: Major) Market Capitalization: $213.987B Current Price: $84.62 Breakout price: $91.40 Buy Zone (Top/Bottom Range): $83.60-$79.90 Price Target: $103.20-$105.80 Estimated Duration to Target: 672-696d Contract of Interest: $MRK 1/19/24 85c Trade price as of publish date: $10.17/contractLongby lord_catnipPublished 112
MRK - Lower Volatility PeriodMRK has seen strong bullish movement in the past, right now it is in recovery phases of its last bearish move This can be compared to an earlier phase in price development (in rectangle boxes) Once this recovery is completed strong bullish movement should ensue, pushing price above the trend line in white 50MA is in white by BixleyPublished 0
Merck stock drops right around the dividend timeframeJust like the last 3 or 4 times, Merck stock takes a drop as it approaches or reaches the dividend date. Only problem i had was the amount it dropped. It seems each time, it drops 8-10 dollars a share.by mikkimeadPublished 2
Merck VCP BreakoutNice VCP with up volume clean breakout good %risk for positioning. Didn't buy as market is terrible and don't like defensive names as they are just names in which institutions are hiding. Its a bear market and I just want to keep my eye sharp on the patterns I like to buy from and be ready for when we have more favorable conditions. Let's see if it holds the stop. Longby vmreyesaUpdated 1
CUP WITH HANDLE BREAKOUTPicture perfect cup with handle breakout. Market is very bad so taking 1/3rd partial profits at 1R and backstopping to breakeven. Next 1/3rd on 2R and let the last third run for a bigger.Longby vmreyesaUpdated 113
ATH $96.69/When Will MRK Top Out?All time high is 96.69 from 2020. Overbought on weekly but not on the daily or monthly timeframes. There appears to be a bullish Bat at the Bottom before the move up in blue. Price took off at the .886 and has gone a long way since then. A Bat has it's reversal zone at the .886 and the A-B leg (retracement of the impulse wave) retraces 38.2% to 50% of the distance covered by the X-A leg. The W that I see (white) encompasses the bullish bat pattern at the bottom, which is unusual but does happen. It could be a bearish Alternative Bat which can terminate near the 1.113 fib level. MRK has just hit this level, so now I am waiting to see indications of price topping out close to here. If price goes too much higher, then the pattern is invalidated. If price goes much higher, my next step would be to look for the 1.618 which is marked and would be an extended harmonic pattern known as a Crab. Harmonic patterns have 4 legs. The first leg is the impulse wave and bullish harmonic patterns have this wave to the upside whereas bearish patterns have this leg to the downside. They are called bearish patterns as price reverses at the reversal zone on the last leg of the W, but if you know your patterns, this can be a great long, just get out at the end of that last leg, quick! I did well on this one but am setting a tight stop loss for now until I see what unfolds. The Bullish Crab, Bat, Alternative Bat, Butterfly and the Gartley all have peak 2 lower than peak 1. The Cypher and the Shark have peak 2 higher than peak 1. In the bearish versions, Ws, you can reverse this and valley 2 is higher than valley 1. The 5-0 pattern is an exception to the W M appearance and the bearish version appears as a crooked M. Possible Bearish diversion between price and RSI. On monthly there could be a cup like formation, but on daily, it is not well rounded at the bottom. Price would need to break the ATH from 22 years ago to break out of a cup pattern (if this is one). Time will tell which pattern this is (o: No recommendation.by lauraleaUpdated 0
23/5/2022 NYSE (MRK)Buy (Entry Price) within the buy zone area and exit (Stop Loss) below the red line. Can take profit at the suggested Target Price. Entry Price: $92.81 / $93.69 Target Price: $94.02 / $94.94 Stop Loss: $91.60Longby Airecap_HyperPublished 0
Breakout - Target 100$Nice reclaim of lower vwap band after consolidation phase - Target 100$Longby Diplo_TradesPublished 0
MRK VCP action. don't like the higher vol last few days though.. took pos.. sold some and now risk free, if it comes back and hits my stop im out break even. nothing gainned but free shot.. Longby cdarbonne3344Published 0
MRK - Showing Strong Relative Strength1) Formed a 19-year Cup and 2-year Handle - A bullish Continuation Pattern 2) Price shows massive tightening on the daily with relatively muted selling volume and larger buying volume spikes 3) Spectacular earnings acceleration and strong relative strength compared to the overall broad market 4) The index itself (SPY, QQQ, DIA, etc...) is short term oversold and is probably due for a bounce soon. This should give the stock momentum to go higher. 5) Am long MRK at the breakout pivot @ $89 and SL @ $87.85. Given weak market conditions lately, will get out at a multiple or two of my stop. 6) NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, happy trading!Longby cletibalsPublished 110
MRK Put and CallBought a put and call of equal price in anticipation of a big move. High volume and open intent for $90 calls.by PennantTradingPublished 0
$MRK Large Base and Tightening Up$MRK has a large base that goes back to Dec 2019 (zoom out) that has been showing impressive relative strength recently and could be finally ready to move and act as a leader if this market can catch a bid. Focus watch list stock.Longby TaPlotPublished 7
$MRK with a Bullish outlook following its earnings #Stocks The PEAD projected a Bullish outlook for $MRK after a Positive Under reaction following its earnings release placing the stock in drift A with an expected accuracy of 71.43%. Longby EPSMomentumPublished 0
MRK - Multi decade long breakout? Monthly chart is showing nice accumulation at the ATH. Everything seems to favor a breakout that should last a while. Keep an open mind...these are golden set ups and offer plenty of time to enter. Ideal entry is breakout and back-test. Longby CheelooTraderPublished 0
14/4/2022 NYSE MRKDesicion to Buy. Entry Price = $86.26. Target Price=$87.69. Stop Price=$84.83.Longby Airecap_SuperPublished 110
$MRKLooking waaaay back there is a giant cup forming... and now nearing ATH's... and forming a bull flag. Watching a couple points - want to stay inside this upward channel on the drop and want it to break through at the 2000 ATH. Super interesting chart. NYSE:MRKLongby jonwayne02Published 3
MRK still traveling along the path, but for how long?NYSE:MRK seems to be tracking right along this path. It will be interesting to see how high it goes if they have solid earnings. And even more interesting if the stock goes down as it approaches the dividend like it has the last 3 times...by mikkimeadPublished 1
MERCK still traveling in the right direction!MRK still following the pattern, but when will it top??by mikkimeadPublished 0
Lower!Price should be pushing down towards the 72-74 area! If you like some income, the company pays a good dividend! If the price beaks the first down trend line, then it should most probably keep going down the next important level of support ! This is a defensive play ! Just my opinion :)Shortby BleckUpdated 0
So far so good....MRK keeps tracking up this line...I am thinking if it keeps going, it should peak around 82ish, then plateau before dropping? We shall see....by mikkimeadPublished 0
24th of March peak?Possible 24th of March peak, then maybe a plateau until next earnings on April 28th?by mikkimeadPublished 220