01:31 PM EDT, 09/09/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 0.8% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) climbing 1.7%.

In corporate news, DirecTV accused Walt Disney ( DIS ) of failing to negotiate in good faith and engaging in anti-competitive behavior, multiple news outlets reported Sunday, citing the satellite TV provider. Disney ( DIS ) shares were rising 0.5%.