01:06 PM EDT, 09/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks advanced Wednesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) up 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) adding 0.5%.

In corporate news, Thor Industries ( THO ) reported an annual increase in its fiscal Q4 earnings with revenue topping market estimates, though the recreational vehicle maker provided a "prudent" full-year outlook amid macro uncertainties. Its shares jumped past 5%.