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The Motley Fool November 4, 2005 Rich Duprey	Merck Eases Its Pain The pharmaceutical giant wins an important Vioxx trial. And while it's a welcome reprieve for the company, the decision doesn't seem to warrant the enthusiasm with which the market greeted the decision.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Take Two on COX-2 FDA panel recommendations breathe new life into Merck and Pfizer's COX-2 pain medications. Looking ahead, investors should give a good, long look to the drug sector.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2005 Rich Duprey	Merck's Bitter Pill The first federal Vioxx trial ends with a deadlocked jury, but that's not necessarily good news for the drugmaker, or investors.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Painful Pain Drugs Pfizer joins Merck in the COX-2 inhibitor penalty box. Pfizer's stock, has drifted down since the Vioxx news.
The Motley Fool April 8, 2005 Charly Travers	The FDA Hammers Pfizer Regulatory agency orders a billion dollar blockbuster off the market. Should investors care?
The Motley Fool December 28, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Pfizer: For Value Eyes Only While clearly not for conservative investors, this pharmaceutical deserves the attention of those looking for a value play.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Lawrence Meyers	Sympathy for Pfizer The market acts like Vioxx, Bextra, and Celebrex are the same drugs. They're not. Investors should change direction.
The Motley Fool November 8, 2004 Brian Gorman	Pfizer's Gloom Factor The stock will continue to be depressed, but things will improve if Celebrex's safety is proven.
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Vioxx Brings the Pain A jury stings Merck for hefty Vioxx damages, battering shares.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2004 W.D Crotty	5 Drugs to Worry About? The recall of Merck's Vioxx raises concern among investors that there may be other pharmaceutical companies with potential legal exposure.
The Motley Fool October 7, 2004 Brian Gorman	Pfizer Will Weather the Storm The company will likely come out on top regardless of the outcome of the latest controversies. Pfizer remains a quality choice for long-term investors.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2006 Rich Duprey	Merck Splits the Difference The pharmaceutical wins one, loses one in New Jersey Vioxx trials. Investors should expect to see more losses.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2004 Brian Gorman	Pfizer Won't Let Go Pfizer is hoping that Celebrex will survive in some form. But the pharmaceutical giant has also determined that the drug should no longer be advertised to consumers. Its shares were pounded again following its revelation that it would pull such ads.
The Motley Fool April 11, 2007 Billy Fisher	A Replacement for Vioxx at Merck? Drug company has new pain medication in the pipeline. If Arcoxia is approved despite the long odds against it, it could payoff over the long run for Merck shareholders.
The Motley Fool April 3, 2006 Rich Duprey	Merck Outclassed Class action status is granted to third parties -- like health insurance companies, HMOs, and unions -- in a Vioxx lawsuit. Investors, this is a disturbing development.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Pfizer Doesn't Give Much Fizz The company reports mediocre earnings as investors remain nervous about the drug sector.
The Motley Fool September 30, 2004 W. D. Crotty	Merck Chokes Back Vioxx The $2.3 billion arthritis drug is withdrawn from the market after clinical studies point to dangerous side-effects. Despite the bad news, Merck's big dividend payouts don't appear to be in jeopardy at the moment.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2007 Brian Orelli	New York Tag-Teams Merck Both the city and state of New York sue Merck over Vioxx payments, alleging the big pharma defrauded Medicaid and other government agencies, by hiding problems related to its painkilling drug.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2007 Brian Orelli	98 Lawsuits Down, About 15,000 To Go Merck's Vioxx caseload just got a little smaller, when an appellate court ruled that 98 people from England and Wales could not sue in the U.S. Shares are up on the news.
Chemistry World September 30, 2009 Matt Wilkinson	Cox inhibitors stage a comeback Five years after the high-profile withdrawal of Merck & Co's arthritis drug Vioxx from the market, French pharmaceutical company NicOx is trying to wow the regulators with its first-in-class anti-inflammatory drug naproxcinod.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2004 Brian Gorman	Merck Is Down But Not Out The pharma's woes may have silver linings. For now, the company's investors might want to sit tight.
BusinessWeek November 29, 2004 Carey & Barrett	Lessons From The Vioxx Fiasco What drugmakers, the FDA, doctors, and patients need to do.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2007 Billy Fisher	Epic Vioxx Victory for Merck Merck scores a major victory in its Vioxx saga in the courtroom as New Jersey's Supreme Court rules against the possibility of a national class action Vioxx lawsuit. Shares react positively.
Chemistry World March 13, 2007	Vioxx Trial Blow for Merck A jury has awarded $47.5 million to an Idaho man after finding that the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx, made by Merck and Co., Inc., contributed to his heart attack.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Prognosis Good for Merck The pharmaceutical weathered a tough year but should ride out its Vioxx troubles. While strict value investors may be put off, risk-tolerant investors can buy these shares today.
The Motley Fool September 11, 2009 Brian Orelli	A Congress Full of Headaches And no drug to fix it. Merck's migraine drugs that block the calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor had such potential to treat what ails me and our government servants. That is, until side effects started popping up.
Chemistry World April 13, 2007 Victoria Gill	FDA Votes Against Vioxx Replacement The FDA's advisory committee has recommended that the agency does not approve Merck's latest arthritis drug Arcoxia, a drug in the same class as the company's withdrawn and now infamous Vioxx.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2004 Seth Jayson	Buy Drug Fears? When headlines get bad, both value hunters and rule breakers should start feeling good about buying stock.
BusinessWeek December 13, 2004 Carol Marie Cropper	The Inside Dope on Drugs Watchdog Web sites can tip you off to concerns that may not be on the label. Still, before you hit the Net, start with your doctor. And don't overlook the FDA's home page.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Merck Broaches the Obvious Merck will naturally end up settling many Vioxx cases, but the details are far from clear at this point. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 2, 2005 Brian Gorman	Pfizer's Troubling Trust Issue The company is in danger of losing the public's confidence.
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Rich Duprey	Will Acquisitions Patch Merck's Pipeline? The pharmaceutical giant announces a biotech shopping spree. A few key acquisitions that contribute late-stage drugs and significant revenue might be all Merck needs to keep its pipeline open. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 9, 2010 Brian Orelli	The Drug Passed, but the Stock Fell? Regeneron only bats .500.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2010 Brian Orelli	And You Thought Biotech Was High-Risk, High-Reward Large clinical trials make cardiovascular drugs risky, but the rewards are there, too.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2005 Charly Travers	Is Big Pharma a Bargain? While much of the drug sector is looking pretty tasty, Pfizer, with its attractive relative valuation, dominant marketing presence, and willingness to buy up blockbuster drugs, heads the list.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2004 Mathew Emmert	Merck's Silver Lining The government joins the plethora of lawsuit filers, but Merck will survive. Still, the stock remains appropriate for only those investors with a high tolerance for risk and a long-term time horizon.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Pfizer Pfaces Its Pfuture Analysts and investors seem happy with Pfizer's long-term strategy. Should they be?
BusinessWeek July 25, 2005 Gene G. Marcial	Is Merck Rallying After That Nasty Tumble? Although most analysts who track Merck remain bearish on the beleaguered drugmaker, some upbeat investors are buying. Why? It's Vioxx market may have softened, but its new vaccines will rise to the occasion.
The Motley Fool April 7, 2011 Brian Orelli	When Zombies Attack, Investors Win Novartis is hoping that Prexige has as much success coming back from the dead as Tysabri has.
The Motley Fool October 9, 2008 Brian Orelli	When Science, Marketing, and Investing Collide How a pharmaceutical tries to sell more drugs can provide clues about its management.
BusinessWeek March 7, 2005 John Carey	Side Effects Of The Drug Scares New fears give rise to a more honest look at the risks for a pill-popping nation.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2005 Rich Duprey	No Taking Chances With Reminyl Johnson & Johnson's daffodil-extract Alzheimer's treatment yanked from market. Shares are off only 1% or so.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2006 Tim Hanson	Find the Silver Lining Falling stock prices don't have to be all bad news. While market drops can test your will, it's always best to keep a level head.
The Motley Fool May 27, 2005 Nick Baker	Mama Always Said You'd Go Blind Urban legends aside, what do new concerns about Viagra and Cialis mean for investors?
The Motley Fool October 4, 2004 Mathew Emmert	Got Merck? The pharmaceutical's investors can't seem to catch a break.
BusinessWeek July 30, 2007	Another Risk Factor For Merck Plaintiffs' lawyers are salivating over evidence they hope could support their argument that even patients who used the painkiller for short periods were in danger.
The Motley Fool October 11, 2004 Roger Nusbaum	Pfizer: Prognosis Critical This American icon seems destined to lag for the forseeable future.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2007 Brian Lawler	Merck Raises the Earnings Roof Shares of Merck soar after it raises 2007 earnings guidance.
Bio-IT World December 15, 2004 Kevin Davies	Patients Before Profits? After the Vioxx disaster, Pharma needs to reassure patients that they come first.
The Motley Fool May 27, 2011 Brian Orelli	AIM-HIGH? These Drugmakers Better Duck. A government study on cholesterol drugs hurts Abbott and Merck.