Broker Darlings of the Dow: Merck Ranks As a Top 15 Analyst Pick

A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Merck & Co., Inc (MRK) is the #12 broker pick, on average, out of the 30 stocks making up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, according to ETF Channel. Merck & Co., Inc also comes in above the median of analyst picks among the broader S&P 500 index components, claiming the #218 spot out of 500.