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Viking Therapeutics Stock Jumps: What's Going On?

Oct 29, 2026 · 10:43 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Viking Therapeutics Stock Jumps: What's Going On?

Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) shares are popping Thursday. The obesity drug developer reported third-quarter results that paired a wider-than-expected loss with positive study data and a $960 million cash balance.

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Viking makes obesity medicine and reported a loss this quarter. But their drug study showed promise and they have plenty of money to keep going.

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