01:10 PM EDT, 07/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.2% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) adding 0.2%.

In corporate news, Kenvue ( KVUE ) appointed Monday an interim chief executive, and the consumer health company said it's reviewing strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Its shares rose 2%.