Novo Nordisk (NVO) Gains 9.48% After FDA Approves Wegovy Obesity Pill
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 23 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- FDA Approval Milestone: Novo Nordisk's once-daily Wegovy obesity pill received FDA approval, leading to a 9.48% increase in after-hours trading to $52.66, marking a significant advancement in obesity treatment that is expected to drive sales growth and enhance market competitiveness.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Wegovy is not only indicated for weight loss but also approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in obese patients, which will likely attract more patients with related conditions, thereby expanding the potential market.
- Rising Investor Interest: Despite no new updates, Neumora Therapeutics and BioRestorative Therapies saw increases of 16.02% and 6.90% respectively, indicating broad investor interest and optimism in the biotech sector, which may fuel a wave of investment across the industry.
- Clinical Trial Progress: IDEAYA Biosciences announced full enrollment of 435 patients in its Phase 2/3 trial, with progression-free survival data expected in Q1 2026, potentially paving the way for accelerated approval in the U.S. and further solidifying the company's position in cancer treatment.
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Analyst Views on ATEC
Wall Street analysts forecast ATEC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ATEC is 24.55 USD with a low forecast of 19.00 USD and a high forecast of 28.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 15.260
Low
19.00
Averages
24.55
High
28.00
Current: 15.260
Low
19.00
Averages
24.55
High
28.00
About ATEC
Alphatec Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alphatec Spine, Inc., EOS imaging S.A.S. and SafeOp Surgical, Inc., is a medical device company. The Company is focused on the design, development, and advancement of technology for better surgical treatment of spine disorders. The Company's Organic Innovation Machine is focused on developing new approaches that integrate with its expanding Alpha InformatiX (AIX) Platform to better inform surgery and safely and reproducibly achieve the goals of spine surgery. Its technologies include AIX, positioners, access systems, implants and fixation systems, and biologics. Its AIX product platform comprises its EOS imaging system and VEA alignment mobile application, its SafeOp Neural InformatiX System and its navigation-enabled robotics platform (Valence). It has developed approach-specific patient positioning systems that integrate with its other access systems, providing for a more rigid construct and enhanced reproducibility.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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