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Merck Just Made a Big Bet on a New Cancer Growth Engine

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Merck agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceutical, a deal the market viewed positively as it strengthens Merck's oncology drug pipeline and underscores its role as a serial acquirer. The announcement gave Merck's shares a notable boost, reflecting investor enthusiasm for pipeline expansion and potential IP/assets gained through the transaction.

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Merck agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceutical, a deal the market viewed positively as it strengthens Merck's oncology drug pipeline and underscores its role as a serial acquirer. The announcement gave Merck's shares a notable boost, reflecting investor enthusiasm for pipeline expansion and potential IP/assets gained through the transaction.

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