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Sector Update: Consumer
Jul 31, 2024 6:07 AM

08:53 AM EDT, 07/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Wednesday as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) was marginally advancing and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) was up 0.9% recently.

Altria Group ( MO ) shares fell past 4% after it reported unchanged Q2 adjusted earnings per share and a decline in net revenue.

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