03:21 PM EDT, 10/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 0.2% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) shedding 0.5%.

In corporate news, Fox (FOX) acquired an equity stake in vertical video company Holywater for an undisclosed amount and valuation, news outlets reported Thursday. Fox Entertainment Studios will create and produce over 200 vertical video titles for Holywater's My Drama platform, Deadline said. Fox shares fell 1.5%.