What's the Upside on This Pharma Stock?

The wider stock market is down close to 20% in the year to date. But for investors who look closely, some industries are growing. Large-cap drug manufacturers have had a solid year so far. Stocks in this segment are up almost 6% year to date. If you want growth and even some protection, you can look to pharmaceuticals. Merck (NYSE: MRK) is doing better than most. This company produces a range of pharmaceuticals including prescription drugs and vaccines. Merck has seen its stock soar in 2022. It is currently up 22.35% since the markets opened in January. The company is profitable and has some resilience in a weak economy. It pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.94%. That's more than the market average and could provide compounding growth for your portfolio. Even the stock price has room to move. If you buy today, you could be looking at an upside beyond the bear market. The stock traded at $93.52 when the markets closed yesterday. The highest target price of $115.00 suggests potential. Even if the stock remains stable, the dividend keeps it profitable. When you look for growth you can improve and protect your portfolio. Secure your future with these investment strategies. The information above is impersonal and does not provide individualized advice or recommendations for any specific reader or individual portfolio. The opinions are our own and we have not been compensated in any way to review the symbols mentioned above.  sponsored ads below The 2022 Gold Portfolio [FREE] The new gold bull market is here. Since bottoming in August of 2018, gold has soared past $1,700 per ounce... $1,800 per ounce... And recently hit a new all-time high north $2,000 per ounce. As the economy continues to run abysmal, this could be the best moment in decades to own gold stocks. The bad news is there's still a TON of junk out there... That's why we laid out The 2022 Ultimate Gold Portfolio – to dissect the treasure from the trash. [Get your free portfolio today before it's too late.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- American farmers issue desperate warning American Farmers: “We’re gonna see a lot of empty shelves and a lot more higher food prices…” Want to learn how to protect yourself from rising food prices? Get this urgent free report, called “Farmageddon,” issued by a #1 ranked Bloomberg economist. [Get the report here.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The RIGHT Oil Play This oil stock could soar 10x thanks to the conditions ahead… This company has access to some of the most lucrative oil fields in America. [Just click here to learn more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Tech is Taking a Beating! This group is the KEY to making sure you prosper in 2022... and beyond. Fortune reports that these stocks are "poised to make a killing over the next decade." Want in? Here is a special video detailing the precise next steps ANYONE with a brokerage account should take. [Click here to watch.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- “One Percenter” Drops Retirement Bombshell One of America’s one-percenters – millionaire Jeff Clark – is dropping a bombshell: “IGNORE all 6,000 stocks on the market, except ONE.” He’s used this method to help 170,000 regular folks see triple-digit gains over 48 times and double-digit gains over 81 different times. He’s revealing exclusive details and a DEMONSTRATION to show how you can get started trading “The Perfect Trade...” with less than $100! [>> Click here to watch exclusive interview <<]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  --------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this email is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any results. There is a high degree of risk involved with trading. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer, or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. You should always consult with a licensed securities professional before purchasing or selling securities. If you use, act upon or make decisions in reliance on information contained in this email or any external source linked within it, you do so at your own risk and agree to hold us, our officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and agents harmless. Please review our [privacy]( policy and [disclaimers](. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to receive newsletters from a publication of Financial Media Marketing. You can click [here]( for a list of all our newsletter publications and ‘From Names’ from which you will receive emails. Contact info, 7322437 Canada Inc (Financial Media Marketing), 1771 Robson Street - 1479, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9 If you no longer want to receive any email from us, you can remove yourself from ALL newsletters using [this form](. In order to unsubscribe from this mailing list, please click [here](