Video: Merck buys Schering-Plough

After years of speculation, drug giant Merck will pay $41 billion to take over rival Schering-Plough The deal will give both companies marketing partnerships and cost savings. Merck says it will maintain its dividend and save $3.5 billion a year. Bobbi Rebell reports.

Watch now:

Watch more from the markets now:

Bookmark Market News Live and drop back whenever you need to stay ahead of today's markets.

Video: Merck Smirks As It Posts Huge 4Q Profit

02/03/09 Drugmaker Merck and Company (MRK) announced this morning that they managed to beat Wall Street estimates by posting a larger 4Q profit than expected.

Watch now:

Watch more from the markets now:

Bookmark Market News Live and drop back whenever you need to stay ahead of today's markets.