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Sector Update: Consumer
Aug 6, 2025 10:06 AM

01:00 PM EDT, 08/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks advanced Wednesday afternoon with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) each rising 1.6%.

In corporate news, McDonald's (MCD) reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results as comparable sales rebounded amid value offerings and menu innovations. The shares rose 2.8%.

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