

JM Smucker Falls, McDonalds Drops, Novo Nordisk Gains After Report of Parvus Stake
Jun 10, 2025
JM Smucker faces a 13% stock drop as higher coffee costs and tariffs hurt earnings expectations. Meanwhile, McDonald's shares decline after being downgraded due to changing consumer habits tied to weight-loss drugs, with potential revenue impacts looming. In contrast, Novo Nordisk's stock rises as Parvus Asset Management acquires a stake and seeks to influence leadership changes. This dynamic highlights how market trends and investor sentiment are shaping the financial landscape.
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JM Smucker's Coffee Cost Pressure
- JM Smucker's profits are taking a hit due to increased US tariffs and coffee costs.
- The company has raised coffee prices multiple times, which may reduce demand this year.
Weight-Loss Drugs Threaten McDonald's
- McDonald's shares dropped after a sell rating based on concerns that weight-loss drugs could reduce fast food consumption.
- Analysts estimate GLP-1 drugs could cost McDonald's $428 million annually in revenue.
Novo Nordisk's CEO Shakeup Boost
- Novo Nordisk's stock rose on news activist hedge fund Parvus is buying a stake to influence CEO appointments.
- Despite struggles, Novos's drugs Ozempic and Vigovic are well-known, driving investor optimism.