LA JOLLA, Calif. (AP) — Martin Wygod, who parlayed his financial success as an executive in the healthcare industry into becoming a prominent owner and breeder in thoroughbred racing, has died. He was 84. He died in his sleep Thursday at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, near his home...
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Merck & Co., up $6.23 to $131.75. The drug developer received U.S. approval for a high blood pressure treatment. Shockwave Medical Inc., up $6.54 to $322.61....
RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — RAHWAY, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. (MRK) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.23 billion in its fourth quarter. The Rahway, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 48 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 3 cents per share....