Biggest stock movers Monday: META, MU, gold stocks, and more

Oil prices approached $100 amid ongoing worries over the Iran war, while U.S. stock index futures were higher on Monday. Meta Platforms (META) was one of the biggest gainers, rising about 2.6%. Elevated oil near $100 heightens geopolitical and inflationary risk, likely increasing volatility and repricing energy-sector risk premia.

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Oil prices approached $100 amid ongoing worries over the Iran war, while U.S. stock index futures were higher on Monday. Meta Platforms (META) was one of the biggest gainers, rising about 2.6%. Elevated oil near $100 heightens geopolitical and inflationary risk, likely increasing volatility and repricing energy-sector risk premia.