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Merck & Vs. Discover Financial Services Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
50

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
117.82
Seasonality Move:
3.94%
Buy
51

DFS
Discover Financial Services

Last Price:
128.69
Seasonality Move:
3.54%
Sell
50
Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $117.84. The Score for MRK is 50, which is 0% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.
Buy
51
Discover Financial Services (DFS) is a Buy

Is Discover Financial Services a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Discover Financial Services [DFS] share price is $128.68. The Score for DFS is 51, which is 2% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • DFS is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $117.84
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

DFS Stock Price Chart

What is Discover Financial Services's stock price today?

  • The Discover Financial Services share price today is $128.68
    Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and DFS is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.4 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 51.47 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -7270827 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (113.32 - 117.22) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (118.3 - 130.94) Sell

DFS Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 0.35 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 41.62 Sell
Chaikin Money Flow: -911139 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (126.33 - 135.85) Sell
Bollinger Bands (100): (122.64 - 135.56) Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 117.33 Buy
20-day SMA: 115.83 Buy
50-day SMA: 120.11 Sell
200-day SMA: 121.6 Sell
8-day EMA: 117.22 Buy
20-day EMA: 116.95 Buy
50-day EMA: 119.48 Sell
200-day EMA: 120.28 Sell

DFS Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 134.97 Sell
20-day SMA: 132.55 Sell
50-day SMA: 133.72 Sell
200-day SMA: 120.47 Buy
8-day EMA: 133.57 Sell
20-day EMA: 133.47 Sell
50-day EMA: 132.26 Sell
200-day EMA: 122.08 Buy

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.07 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.62 per share, an increase this year of $6.81 per share, and an increase next year of $1.56 per share.

Discover Financial Services Earnings Growth & DFS Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.06 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase this year of $0.71 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.16 per share.

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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200-day SMA:
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50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Discover Financial Services Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
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50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):