Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) News
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VKTX news summary
We found 9 recent headlines mentioning Viking Therapeutics (VKTX): 5 in the past week and 9 in the past 30 days, most often from Nasdaq. For price context, VKTX is up 2.81% at $28.51. The most recent story, "Viking Therapeutics' Oral Obesity Drug Advances to Phase 3 Testing. Is Now the Time to Buy This Biotech Stock?", was published by Nasdaq on Oct 10, 2026.
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Latest Viking Therapeutics headlines
- Viking Therapeutics' Oral Obesity Drug Advances to Phase 3 Testing. Is Now the Time to Buy This Biotech Stock?Key PointsViking Therapeutics will soon enter phase 3 trials with its weight loss pill candidate.Nasdaq
- LLY Stock Down 2% in 3 Months: Is the Dip a Buying Opportunity?LLY's recent dip reflects valuation and competition concerns, but strong GLP-1 demand, pipeline growth and diversification support its long-term outlook.NasdaqLLY, NVO, VKTX, GPCR
- VKTX Advances Obesity Program With New Oral Maintenance StudyVK2735's oral maintenance study could expand Viking Therapeutics' obesity strategy by helping sustain weight loss with less frequent dosing.NasdaqVKTX, NVO, LLY
- VKTX Down 16% in a Month: Time to Invest or Exit the Stock?Viking Therapeutics faces dilution and rising obesity competition, but VK2735's pipeline progress could offer catalysts and support a rebound.NasdaqVKTX, NVO, LLY
- Here Are My Top 4 Stocks to Buy in OctoberKey PointsThere’s still plenty of innovation to find within the weight-loss drug space.NasdaqVKTX, GOOGL, MELI, GOOG
- 3 Non-AI Growth Stocks That Have Massive UpsideKey PointsViking Therapeutics is a healthcare company that has a promising GLP-1 drug in its portfolio.NasdaqVKTX, TTWO, FIVE
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