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On Tuesday, the U.S. indices exhibited a varied performance, as the S&P 500 rose by nearly 0.2% to reach 5,078.18, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 0.25% to settle at 38,972.41. Concurrently, the Nasdaq experienced a nearly 0.4% increase, reaching 16,035.30.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
Beyond Meat Inc (NASDAQ:BYND) saw a significant uptick, closing up 0.94% at $7.52. The company reported fourth-quarter revenues of $73.7 million, beating consensus estimates despite a year-over-year decrease. The earnings miss and business reset were key topics of discussion.
Viking Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VKTX) surged 121.02% to close at $85.05 after releasing promising Phase 2 data for its weight-loss drug VK2735. The study results showed significant reductions in body weight, marking a major milestone for the company.
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