There's nothing wrong with investing in well-known, market-leading corporations. Many still have excellent prospects and robust underlying businesses. However, it's also worth considering smaller, little-known companies that could achieve significantly greater prominence in their industries. In fact, these stocks often have even more upside than better-established ones.
With that as a backdrop, let's consider two companies in the biotech industry that could make steady progress in the next few years toward joining the ranks of market leaders: Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) and Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AXSM).
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