Stocks Start the Week Higher, Rebound from Weekly Dip

• 3 rare earth stocks to keep an eye on. 
• Carnival stock brushed off impressive earnings results. 
• Plus, ARM flashing bull signal; LAM upgraded; and EA's big deal. 

5 Things to Know Today

1. In the event of a shutdown, this week's economic data could be delayed. (Reuters)
2. Charlie Javice was sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase. (Bloomberg)
3. Arm Holdings stock is due for a short-term bounce. 
4. Semiconductor equipment stock Lam Research upgraded on industry strength. 
5. Electronic Arts stock hit record highs on a $55 billion take-private deal. 

Oil Falls on Supply Concerns, Gold Hits More Records

Oil prices fell sharply today after a rise in global crude supplies. Iraq resumed oil exports via Turkey over the weekend, while the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies (OPEC+) plans an output hike for November. Fresh off its largest weekly gain in over three months, November-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $2.27, or 3.45%, to settle at $63.45 per barrel. 

U.S. gold hit record highs today, as investors targeted the safe-haven asset amid government shutdown fears and geopolitical tensions. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 1.2% to $3,855.20 per ounce.