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The stage is set for what could be a strong multiyear period for U.S. defense contractors.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose another 8% Wednesday to extend its week-to-date gains to 145%, as analysts weighed in on its positive weight-loss drug news with some bullish commentary and said the company has become an attractive takeover target.

The company has reported year-over-year declines in gross margin for every quarter since going public in September 2021.

Stripe’s valuation has climbed by $15 billion in the past year, having been valued as high as $95 billion in 2021.

Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., which reported fourth-quarter results Tuesday, is set to reap the benefits of rising ticket prices, according to Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli.

“Should I go back to some kind of part-time employment?”

The bar for entry into the club of the 1% wealthiest individuals is $12 million-plus at the top and just over $1 million at the bottom.

Shares in the British insurer rallied on Wednesday following a tough few years for the stock in the wake of plunging profits

Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday an agreement with India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. and Viacom 18 Media Private Ltd. to form a digital-streaming and TV joint venture that will have exclusive rights to distribute Disney movies in India.

The U.S. trade deficit in goods widened 2.6% to $90.2 billion in January, according to the Commerce Department’s advanced estimate released Wednesday.

The growth of the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter was downgraded slightly to a 3.2% annual pace, reflecting somewhat slower buildup of inventories or unsold goods.

Bernstein is taking the forecast for dramatic gross-margin improvement “with a grain of salt” in light of this year’s performance.