03:30 PM EST, 11/11/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) easing 0.2% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) climbing 1.7%.

In corporate news, Honda ( HMC ) is facing an investigation of more than 1.4 million vehicles following reports of severe engine issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday. Honda ( HMC ) shares were rising 0.7%.