American agrochemical and biotech company with Roundup glyphosate roots
Markets are stabilising after a stretch of high activity in tech options, with traders shifting focus as implied volatility cools. Small caps are leading potential next moves, while global equities reflect a policy-led, carry-friendly regime.
The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 that federal pesticide law bars state failure-to-warn lawsuits over Roundup, overturning a $1.25m jury verdict and imperilling thousands of similar claims against Bayer. The decision follows the EPAs position that glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer and clears the way for dismissal of many pending suits.
BBC and Independent investigations reveal claimed PCB dumps linked to Monsanto in the 1980s, with residents near sites testing high PCB levels. Michael Sheen addresses public health concerns as whistleblowers push for accountability. The BBC documents trace alleged historic dumping and calls for fresh statutory testing