03:31 PM EDT, 09/30/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were decreasing late Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) easing 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) down 0.7%.

In corporate news, Carnival (CCL) reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q3 results on Monday amid strong demand while raising its full-year earnings guidance. Its shares were falling 1.7%.