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Opinion on Merck & Co Inc (MRK) Sector: Healthcare > Industry: Major Drugs
Bullish on MRK ...

Aug 19, 2008 12:22 PM UTC

jerall12000

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Good to have healthcare in portfolio while fighting the bear.

MRK: This call was made on 08/19/08 @ $35.47

Rating:	$35.47 (08/19/08)
Gain/Loss:	-28.81% in 108 days
Target:	$42.00 (+18.41%) in Six months
Allocation:	8.4% of portfolio

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Opinion on Merck & Co Inc (MRK) Sector: Healthcare > Industry: Major Drugs Bullish on MRK ...

Opinion on Merck & Co Inc (MRK) Sector: Healthcare > Industry: Major Drugs
Bullish on MRK ...