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Viking Therapeutics Inc said on Tuesday its experimental drug met the main goal of a mid-stage trial to treat patients with a type of fatty liver disease, sending its shares about 6% higher in early trade.

Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc. said on Friday its treatment for patients with advanced liver scarring due to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) failed to meet the main goal of a late-stage study, sending its shares down as much as 21%.

Akero Therapeutics Inc. said on Tuesday its lead experimental drug met the main goal for treatment of a type of fatty liver disease, sending the company’s shares soaring more than 60% in premarket trading.