Structure Therapeutics rises on mid-stage data for oral GLP-1

Structure Therapeutics Inc. (GPCR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 tm2622407d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Structure Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Highlights First patients dosed in aleniglipron (oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist) Phase 3 ACCOMPLISH program for chronic weight ma

Polymarket traders and analysts are focusing on Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) as an obesity M&A target, citing an estimated 38.5% implied acquisition probability before 2027. The company has no revenue and a ~$3.59B market cap; shares closed at $30.89 on May 22, 2026. Analysts’ mean target is $92.33. Viking’s oral VK2735 showed up to 12.2% weight loss at 13 weeks, and Phase 3 VANQUISH-1 is fully enrolled with 4,500+ patients. Potential buyers mentioned include Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Novo Nordisk.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.