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%.