Viking Therapeutics Gains Momentum as Rival Faces Setback

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Shares of Viking Therapeutics closed the week on a strong note, propelled by emerging challenges facing a major competitor in the obesity drug market. After a weaker performance earlier in the week, the stock reversed course sharply on Friday, climbing 6.4% to close at $33.92. This surge was triggered by reports indicating a potential delay for a key obesity treatment from Eli Lilly, prompting a market reassessment of Viking’s prospects within the competitive GLP-1 segment.

This price action builds upon the already heightened investor interest in mid-cap biotechnology firms with promising pipeline assets. The critical question now is whether Viking can validate this increased optimism with continued clinical progress.