Market Update: Key Stocks to Watch as Oil Prices Decline and Major Companies Report Earnings

Oil prices have fallen for five consecutive days, with West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude down approximately 10%, contributing to a 6% decline in the S&P Energy sector. McDonald's stock is down 26% from its March peak and is approaching its 52-week low, with CEO Chris Kempczinski set to discuss the company's outlook on CNBC.

Other notable stocks include T-Mobile US, which has reached lows not seen since April 2024, and Royal Caribbean, now at a 17-month low. In contrast, CrowdStrike has hit an all-time high, with shares up 30% in the past month. Meta Platforms has also seen a significant rise, with a nearly 29% increase in September.

Upcoming earnings reports from General Mills and Manchester United are anticipated, with General Mills showing a 6.3% increase over three months and a dividend yield of 6.88%. Manchester United's stock is down 6.4% in three months but has risen 26% over six months, despite their poor performance in the Premier League

Stocks in this article

Company Price Change Change % AI
Royal Caribbean RCL.US 234.89 -15.36 -6.14% Sell
T-Mobile US TMUS.US 162.41 -2.86 -1.73% Sell
McDonald's MCD.US 250.35 +2.47 +1.00% Sell
Meta Platforms META.US 736.60 -4.65 -0.63% Hold
Manchester United MANU.US 20.51 +0.10 +0.49% Sell
CrowdStrike Holdings CRWD.US 250.06 +0.71 +0.28% Hold
General Mills GIS.US 35.45 +0.04 +0.11% Sell

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