Stock Movers Bayer in Court, BMW's Plunge, LVMH Breather
Jan 19, 2026
Bayer's shares jumped as the Supreme Court prepares to hear its Roundup appeal, potentially impacting numerous lawsuits. Meanwhile, BMW and other European automakers faced a steep decline due to tariff threats from President Trump over Greenland. In the luxury sector, LVMH saw a drop of up to 4.8% after Morgan Stanley downgraded its stock, citing limited growth prospects. Despite strong luxury sales, concerns over currency fluctuations and trade tensions loom over industry performance.
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Supreme Court Hearing Could Cut Roundup Risk
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer's appeal in Roundup litigation, a move that could undercut thousands of cases against the company.
- Chloe Mellie says a favorable ruling would significantly reduce Bayer's legal risk and ease its settlement burden.
Huge Past Payouts But Risk Won't Vanish
- Bayer has already paid over $10 billion and set aside about $6 billion tied to Roundup litigation.
- Chloe Mellie notes some plaintiffs may shift strategies, so litigation risk would fall but not disappear completely.
Tariff Threat Rekindles Auto Sector Worries
- Trump threatened a 10% tariff on eight countries, rising to 25% in June, tied to his Greenland remarks and demands.
- Chloe Mellie explains the tariff threat reopened trade tensions, hitting European automakers like BMW and Volkswagen hard.