BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update on Merck (MRK) and Ball (BALL)

October 25, 2024 – The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) as its “Stock to Study” and Ball Corp (NYSE: BALL) as its “Undervalued Stock” in the January 2025 issue for investors’ informational and educational use.

The organization remains concerned about the number of Americans who are investing for the future. “Too many Americans hesitate to invest, waiting for what they believe is the perfect moment, such as after the election, or for other reasons, missing out on the benefits of compounding. With Halloween less than a week away, it's a reminder that those who take part, reap the rewards,” said Ken Zendel, CEO of the National Association of Investors (NAIC), the parent organization of BetterInvesting.

To help investors get started, the National Association of Investors has launched a free eLearning course entitled Stock Investing Basics available for anyone who desires to learn at https://www.betterinvesting.org/learn-about-investing/elearning-courses

Explore the January 2025 issue of BetterInvesting Magazine for more education as well as details about the latest stocks recommended for study by the Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee. Non-members can utilize the limited, trial version of the BetterInvesting online stock selection and analysis tools to study the investment potential of both Merck & Co. as well as Ball Corp. by viewing their fundamental data and applying judgments.

Committee members are Daniel J. Boyle, CFA; Marisa Bradbury, CFA; Philip Keating, CFA; Walter J. Kirchberger, CFA; Anne Nichols, CFA; and Dan Rutter, CFA.

As stated, the BetterInvesting committee’s Stock to Study and Undervalued Stock choices are for the informational and educational uses of investors. They are not to be considered as endorsed or recommended for purchase by NAIC/BetterInvesting. BetterInvesting urges investors to educate themselves about the stock market so they can make informed decisions about stock purchases.  Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest using the Stock Selection Guide before making an investment decision.