Merck stock price climbed to $120.80 after pre-market data showed robust international sales growth. Analysts maintain overweight ratings, expecting mid-term EPS expansion. On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. The Guardian app has a tool to send tips about stories. Messages are end to end encrypted and concealed within the routine activity that every Guardian mobile app performs. This prevents an observer from knowing that you are communicating with us at all, let alone what is being said. Earnings next month may act as a catalyst, with Wall Street estimating a 6% YoY revenue growth driven by Keytruda demand.