Merck stock price ticked up to $121.15 amid rising 10-year Treasury yields, signaling selective investor migration to stable dividend-paying sectors. The Merck logo is seen at a gate to the Merck & Co campus in Rahway, New Jersey, U.S., July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab 11 Best Buy-the-Dip Stocks to Buy According to Analysts Current Merck stock price sits at $120.45, aided by positive sentiment from updated cancer drug trial data. Short interest remains low, indicating minimal bearish pressure.