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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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Druckenmiller's Viking Trade Just Hit A Golden Cross — And A Sweet 36% Gain

Stanley Druckenmiller's Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) bet is starting to look like a classic Druckenmiller move — quietly bold, impeccably timed, and now technically validated. The billionaire investor's family office took a fresh position in VKTX during the second quarter, buying roughly 549,000 shares at an average price of $25.33.…

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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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Biotech Breakouts: 3 Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

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Jim Cramer Expects Palantir To Reach New All-Time High

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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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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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Like Eli Lilly, Viking Therapeutics' Oral Weight Loss Drug Disappoints, Stock Tanks

On Tuesday, Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) released the much-awaited data from its Phase 2 trial of VK2735 pill, the company’s dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors.

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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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Eli Lilly's Rare Weight Loss Data Miss Could Benefit Competitors

On Thursday, Eli Lilly and Co.’s (NYSE:LLY) weight loss rival Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), along with smaller firms, Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:TERN), Viking Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX), and Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GPCR) are trading higher.

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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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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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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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