Is an Acquisition of Acceleron a Smart Move for Merck?

First, there were rumors that Merck (NYSE: MRK) might acquire Acceleron Pharma (NASDAQ: XLRN). Then those rumors were confirmed, with the big pharma company announcing plans to buy Acceleron for $11.5 billion. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on Sept. 29, 2021 (one day before Merck's announcement of the deal), Motley Fool contributors Keith Speights and Brian Orelli discuss whether acquiring Acceleron would be a smart move for Merck.

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