Merck
Invents and makes medicines and vaccines for people and animals.
📖 Its story
A long time ago, in Germany, a family had a pharmacy called Merck. In 1891, George Merck traveled to New York and opened the company in the United States. Over the years it became an independent company that researches new medicines.
💵 How it makes money
It sells medicines and vaccines to hospitals, pharmacies and governments in many countries.
🤯 Fun fact
In the United States and Canada it's called Merck, but in the rest of the world, including Mexico, it's known as MSD.
👍 The good part
Its vaccines and medicines help prevent and treat illnesses all over the world.
⚠️ The risk
The patents on its medicines run out, and then other companies can make cheaper copies.
🧠 Did you get it?
What is Merck called in Mexico?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1891
- Founded by: George Merck
- Home: Rahway, New Jersey, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for MRK stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters MRK.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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