Shares of Hims & Hers Health, the telehealth provider that has found a niche in the obesity-drug boom, surged 28% on Thursday as the company’s [controversial Super Bowl ad](

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) stock hit a new all-time high on Thursday as retail investors have taken interest in the telehealth company. A

The ad goes on to tout Hims & Hers' weight loss drugs as less expensive alternatives to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which both contain the active ingredient semaglutide and are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, respectively.

Hims & Hers hit the bullseye with its Super Bowl ad, sparking a surge in clicks to its site.The ad also hit a nerve with the pharma industry, lawmakers and some industry groups. | Hims & Hers hit the bullseye with its Super Bowl ad,

Telehealth company Hims & Hers is pushing the boundaries of drug compounding and testing the limits of regulators.

Telehealth stock Hims & Hers spiked more than 24% in trading Thursday, days after its Super Bowl ad promoting cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs sparked controversy. The ad criticize