Merck & Vs. Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

17

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

96.29

Seasonality Move:

3.3%

Buy

64

IBCP
Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI)

Last Price:

37.76

Seasonality Move:

10.29%

Sell

17

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $96.31. The Score for MRK is 17, which is 66% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 10-20% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing an extreme reading that indicates risk could be especially high.

Buy

64

Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) (IBCP) is a Buy

Is Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) [IBCP] share price is $37.74. The Score for IBCP is 64, which is 28% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
IBCP is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $96.31
Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing slight buying pressure.

IBCP Stock Price Chart

What is Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI)'s stock price today?

The Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) share price today is $37.74
The current trend is moderately bullish and IBCP is experiencing slight selling pressure.

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-3.16	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	22.39	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	1039917	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(99.85 - 107.91)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(106.3 - 123.08)	Sell

IBCP Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.38	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	63.09	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-12454	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(32.55 - 37.03)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(29.71 - 35.37)	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	99.66	Sell
20-day SMA:	102.35	Sell
50-day SMA:	109	Sell
200-day SMA:	121.14	Sell
8-day EMA:	99.3	Sell
20-day EMA:	102.29	Sell
50-day EMA:	107.51	Sell
200-day EMA:	115.51	Sell

IBCP Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	37.95	Sell
20-day SMA:	35	Buy
50-day SMA:	33.85	Buy
200-day SMA:	28.57	Buy
8-day EMA:	37.32	Buy
20-day EMA:	35.76	Buy
50-day EMA:	34.15	Buy
200-day EMA:	29.55	Buy

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.98 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.44 per share, and an increase next year of $1.70 per share.

Independent Bank Corp (Ionia MI) Earnings Growth & IBCP Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.06 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.21 per share, and an increase next year of $0.01 per share.

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