Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales results on Tuesday. The company posted quarterly sales of $16.1 billion, up 7% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $15.84 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, sales increased 11%. Merck reported adjusted EPS of $2.28, a shift from an EPS loss of $(2.06), beating the consensus of $2.15. Merck revised and narrowed its full-year 2024 forecasts. The company expects 2024 sales of $63.4 billion—$64.4 billion, compared to previous guidance of $63.1 billion—$64.3 billion and the consensus of $64.34 billion. The ...