01:27 PM EST, 01/29/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were rising Wednesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 0.7% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) up 0.1%.

In corporate news, Brinker International ( EAT ) shares surged nearly 15% after the company boosted its fiscal 2025 guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected Q2 results.