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What's Up With The Jump In Viking Therapeutics Stock?

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company seems to be benefitting from wider excitement in the obesity treatment area, as well as recent positive momentum after major clinical trial developments.

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The global weight loss drug market, perhaps ironically, is growing like gangbusters these days. Globally, it’s set to expand from $15 billion in 2024 to $150 billion by 2035, according to Morgan Stanley.

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AMD, Oklo, AppLovin Corp, Viking Therapeutics And Novo Nordisk: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

Major U.S. indices closed mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.2% to 47,927.96 and the SP 500 inching up 0.2% to 6,846.61, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped 0.25% to 23,468.30.

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Why Is Viking Therapeutics Stock Rising Today?

Shares of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) are rising Thursday. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company reported third-quarter earnings and provided updates on clinical trials.

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Viking's 42% Plunge Splits Experts—A '$129 Strong Buy' Or 'Clearly Inferior' Drug?

Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) saw its stock collapse by over 42% on Tuesday after data from its Phase 2 obesity pill trial disappointed investors, sparking a fierce debate between Wall Street bulls and critical biotech experts.

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Market Bloodbath: Viking Therapeutics Stock Tanks After Obesity Pill Side Effects Trigger Mass Dropouts

Viking Therapeutics shares plunged 40% after trial data for its obesity pill, VK2735, revealed high dropout rates due to side effects, raising doubts about its competitiveness against rivals Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

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Viking Obesity Pill Faces Steep Climb Against Lilly's Tirzepatide, Analyst Calls Downtrend Reaction 'Extreme'

Investors appear disappointed with Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s (NASDAQ:VKTX) data from its Phase 2 trial of an obesity pill.

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Eli Lilly Considering Viking Therapeutics Acquisition? Expert Says 'They're Setting Up For Something BIG' As LLY Issues 40-Year Bond

Eli Lilly And Co.‘s (NYSE:LLY) recent, and highly unusual, issuance of a 40-year bond is fueling speculation that the pharmaceutical giant may be preparing for a major acquisition, with Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) emerging as a potential target.

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Viking's Oral Obesity Drug Poised To Gain Ground After Eli Lilly's Orforglipron Setback: Analyst

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) is pressing ahead in the weight-loss drug race with the launch of its Phase 2 VENTURE-Oral trial to test a daily pill version of VK2735 in obese and overweight adults, a move analysts say could position the company to capitalize on Eli Lilly’s recent setback and…

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Viking Therapeutics Stock Slides After Company Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) shares are falling in Wednesday’s after-hours session after the company reported financial results for the second quarter.

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With a strong cash position and a robust pipeline, both growth stocks are poised to generate significant long-term returns.

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Viking Therapeutics Stock May Struggle After As-Expected Report

Viking Therapeutics stock is trying to push higher as investors attempt to sort out a report that delivered no real news that investors hadn’t already heard.

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Viking Therapeutics Stock Pops But Struggles to Hold Gains

VKTX stock shot higher after announcing a phase 3 trial for its GLP-1 drug candidate; but investors are concerned about a lack of support in Washington

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Is Viking Therapeutics the Next Blockbuster GLP-1 Stock?

Viking Therapeutic may have a GLP-1 blockbuster on their hands with VK2735 as it produces weight loss at 5X the speed of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy GLP-1 drug.

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Viking Therapeutics: Could GLP-1 Maker Be Acquired Pre-Approval?

Viking Therapeutics stock jumped on rumors of a potential acquirer looking to add a GLP-1 treatment to their portfolio and VK2735 appears to rival Zepbound.

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2 'Strong Buy' Biotech Stocks With 120% or More Upside Potential

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Viking Therapeutics Stock Swings Wildly After Weight-Loss Drug Data

Viking Therapeutics stock is volatile Monday after the pharma company released positive data for its weight-loss drug. Here's what you need to know.

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Up 285% YTD, Is It Too Late to Buy This Biotech Stock?

Viking Therapeutics is making notable advancements in obesity treatment with VK2735 and exploring strategic partnerships for its NASH program, positioning itself at the forefront of metabolic and endocrine disorder therapies

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Snag This Biotech Stock Before November, Here's Why

With Viking Therapeutics making a splash in the weight-loss drug arena, one analyst is encouraging investors to snap up the stock before a November catalyst.

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3 'Strong-Buy'-Rated Russell 2000 Stocks With 54% to 110% Upside

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Structure Therapeutics vs. Viking Therapeutics: Which Weight-Loss Drug Stock Wins?

With weight-loss drugs gaining traction, which biopharma stock wins?

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