01:33 PM EST, 01/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) easing 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) up 0.4%.

In corporate news, Signet Jewelers ( SIG ) lowered its fiscal Q4 sales outlook as more customers opted for lower-priced fashion gift options than anticipated during the key holiday season. Its shares fell past 22%.