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The Motley Fool October 19, 2006 Brian Lawler	Marking Time at Serono Things still look good for investors in this soon-to-be-acquired Swiss pharma.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Serono: On the Block and on the Clock Will the Swiss-based biotech be able to strike a good deal for shareholders?
The Motley Fool November 30, 2006 Brian Lawler	Not Bad, Bayer The company's buyout of fellow German firm Schering AG looks like a boon to its bottom line. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Brian Lawler	Serono Under Attack The pharma lacks a strong pipeline, and competition is heating up. This is a stock to avoid unless there are some great acquisitions or a big decline in the share price.
The Motley Fool February 26, 2009 Robert Steyer	Merck KGaA's Good Chemistry This German conglomerate successfully mixes drugs and chemicals.
Chemistry World September 6, 2012 Andrew Turley	Merck KGaA to cut 1100 German jobs Merck KGaA has announced plans to cut 1100 jobs in Germany -- a 10% reduction in its German workforce. The job cuts will be made by the end of 2015, 'in a socially acceptable manner.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2006 Brian Lawler	Sirna Decides to Take the Cash and Run Shareholders vote to approve Merck's buyout offer. Investors in shares of Merck really have to trust management to have done its due diligence on Sirna and to have faith in its technology.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2011 Brian Orelli	3 Cheers for an FDA Rejection German drugmaker Merck said that the Food and Drug Administration had turned down its multiple sclerosis drug cladribine. The pill would have competed with Novartis' Gilenya, which gained FDA approval last year.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2009 Brian Orelli	Merck to Bride: Leave the Jewelry at Home The new Merck will look a lot like the old Merck at the top, even though about 40% of Schering's senior leaders will be headed to the new company.
Chemistry World August 24, 2012 Andrew Turley	Merck KGaA buys cell culture company Merck KGaA has struck a deal to buy German company Biochrom, which makes cell culture media and buffer solutions, for an undisclosed price.
The Motley Fool November 30, 2004 Rich Smith	Merck Execs Circle the Wagons Shareholder anger is elicited by a filing that Merck made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, announcing that in anticipation of a possible hostile takeover, its executives are taking all possible measures to protect... themselves.
The Motley Fool November 4, 2009 Brian Orelli	An Ode to Schering-Plough Mergers and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical industry are cataloged in a poem.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Serono Stands Alone Is management of the Swiss-based biotech serving shareholders' interests, or being stubborn? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 28, 2008 Brian Lawler	A Strange Novartis MS Drug Story Novartis gets approval for a drug with an interesting history.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2010 Brian Orelli	It's a Blockbuster ... Maybe On the surface, sanofi-aventis' oral multiple sclerosis drug teriflunomide looks like a hit. But below the surface?
The Motley Fool May 29, 2007 Brian Lawler	One Final Look at the Old Mylan With the Merck acquisition not expected to be accretive to earnings for at least two years, the question is if Mylan leveraged its financial health too far in its quest to get bigger and keep up in this buyout race.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2009 Brian Orelli	Merck-Schering Trumps Pfizer-Wyeth The new Merck deal looks a lot better than a combined Pfizer plus Wyeth.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2007 Brian Lawler	Flamel Wheeling and Dealing Flamel announces very few details about it's latest deal, this time with German drugmaker Merck KGaA.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Charly Travers	BioMarin Bounces Back After a stumble, one biotech firm is returning to the market's good graces. BioMarin stock has shot up 30% in the past two months and is near its 52-week high.
The Motley Fool March 27, 2006 Rich Smith	Bayer Prescribes Itself a Buyout Bayer's bid for Schering trumped an earlier $17.5 billion offer from yet another German powerhouse, Merck KGaA. Why would Bayer pay so much for Schering? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Novartis Marches On While reported profits are masked by some charges, this Swiss drug company is still delivering the goods. Throw in a solid pipeline and a reasonable valuation, and the stock could still be worth a look for new money in the pharmaceutical space.
The Motley Fool February 19, 2009 Brian Orelli	BioMarin Is Off Track Shares of BioMarin Pharmaceutical, a darling of the drug world whose shares more than doubled in 2007, come crashing down because the growth of years past seems to be waning.
Chemistry World July 1, 2013 Laura Howes	Aspen in $1 billion deal with Merck The deal involves 11 of Merck's drug brands and an active pharmaceutical ingredient business in the Netherlands.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2006 Brian Lawler	Dueling Fools: Merck Bull Rebuttal Plenty of cash. Big pipeline. Not to worry. The future can't be predicted, but Merck's history shows its ability to weather even the toughest pharmaceutical-development environments.
The Motley Fool January 30, 2007 Brian Lawler	Schering-Plough Pushes Ahead The drugmaker successfully continues with its multi-year turnaround plan. Investors would be smart to take a look at this pharmaceutical turnaround stock before it starts to get noticed again.
The Motley Fool February 13, 2009 Brian Orelli	The Easy Way to Develop Drugs Merck buys a pipeline of follow-on biologics and a building to produce them.
The Motley Fool May 13, 2008 Brian Orelli	Is Merck Keeping Its Enemies Close? The drugmaker strikes a deal with an Indian generic company.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2010 Brian Orelli	Icahn's Smiling -- Should We Be? Biogen Idec's fourth quarter results must have made Carl Icahn smile. But the guidance for next year gives pause.
Chemistry World September 26, 2014 Rebecca Trager	Merck KGaA to buy Sigma--Aldrich German chemicals conglomerate Merck KGaA has agreed to buy US specialty chemicals company Sigma -- Aldrich for $17 billion
The Motley Fool November 29, 2010 Brian Orelli	There's Still Only One Merck KGaA's oral MS drug delay is Novartis' gain.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Sanofi's Balancing Act A broad portfolio of drugs helps the French pharmaceutical stay ahead of its peers. It's a good option for investors who want a strong growth stock in the pharmaceutical space but don't want to take on the risks of turnarounds or litigation.
BusinessWeek September 20, 2004 Amy Barrett	Merck: Who Will Revive The Giant? Earnings and new-drug disappointments have investors worried about succession.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2004 Brian Gorman	Merck's Slow and Steady The big pharma's cautious approach could pay off in the industry.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Glaxo: Healthy Drugmaker Glaxo combines a huge sales force, a rich pipeline, and solid returns on capital. This company should get a thorough look from anyone putting new money into the pharma space.
The Motley Fool April 6, 2011 Brian Orelli	Merck Inspired to Eye Growth A bolt-on acquisition of eye-care specialist Inspire.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2008 Brian Orelli	Merck: Same Plan, With a Twist With increasing generic competition and languishing sales of cholesterol-lowering drugs Vytorin and Zetia, Merck is doing its best to replace sales by pushing new drugs through its pipeline.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2010 Brian Orelli	Is Merck a Buy? Short term it's hard to say, but for the long term, its pipeline looks strong.
The Motley Fool September 29, 2006 Brian Lawler	Merck Likes FoxHollow The pharmaceutical giant signs another collaborative research agreement with the small-cap company. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 10, 2012 Sean Williams	2012 Preview: Merck The biggest question mark facing the pharmaceutical behemoth in 2012 is just how badly it will be affected by losing patent-exclusivity rights on its biggest drug, Singulair.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Rich Duprey	Will Acquisitions Patch Merck's Pipeline? The pharmaceutical giant announces a biotech shopping spree. A few key acquisitions that contribute late-stage drugs and significant revenue might be all Merck needs to keep its pipeline open. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 20, 2009 Brian Orelli	This Baby Is a Nice Addition A month into an acquisition, and Merck already sees a benefit.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2007 Brian Lawler	Merck Plays the Waiting Game New acquisitions may help the drugmaker weather tough times. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2008 Brian Orelli	Merck's Recovery Flushed Down Merck's best hope at recovery fails approval by the FDA.
The Motley Fool January 14, 2011 Brian Orelli	Don't Have a Stroke Over Merck's Heart Drug Welcome to pharma investing.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2008 Brian Orelli	Merck in Lukewarm Water The pharmaceutical's settlement ends a government probe into Medicaid overcharging allegations.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2008 Brian Orelli	OK, Last Vioxx Settlement, Honest! What's another $58 million when Merck's already forking over $4.85 billion?
BusinessWeek July 25, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Is Merck Rallying After That Nasty Tumble? Although most analysts who track Merck remain bearish on the beleaguered drugmaker, some upbeat investors are buying. Why? It's Vioxx market may have softened, but its new vaccines will rise to the occasion.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2009 Brian Orelli	Merck and Schering: A Less Ugly Bride and Groom Merck and Schering-Plough are up today on "better than expected" earnings, but the bride and groom don't look all that great heading into the wedding.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Dueling Fools: Merck Bear Rebuttal There's a reason why Merck's stock is cheap: weak pipeline, weak prospects.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2005 Rich Smith	Dueling Fools: Merck Bull It's hard to argue with a price this cheap. With a price-to-free cash flow ratio of less than 11, Merck's a steal.