Merck (MRK), Cubist (CBST) Deal Likely to Go Ahead Despite Unfavorable Litigation, Says RBC

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Merck (MRK) on Watch as Takeover Target Cubist Pharma (CBST) Losses Patent Decision

December 8, 2014 5:20 PM EST

Merck (NYSE: MRK) is on watch on news today's takeover target Cubist Pharma (NASDAQ: CBST) lost a bid to prevent Hospira (NYSE: HSP) from making generic Cubicin.

Merck likely fully... More

Cubist Pharma (CBST) Declines: Traders Discuss Patent Dispute vs Hospira (HSP)

December 8, 2014 5:11 PM EST

(Updated - December 8, 2014 5:21 PM EST)

Cubist Pharma (NASDAQ: CBST) declined after-hours Monday. Traders discussed comments from Evercore ISI related to a patent dispute with Hospira (NYSE: HSP). Below is a tweet from CNBC's Meg... More