03:27 PM EDT, 05/27/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) up 0.9% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gaining 2.7%.
In corporate news, VF (VFC) shares jumped past 11% after regulatory filings showed three company insiders acquired shares.