03:27 PM EST, 11/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were lower late Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.6% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) shedding 1.3%.

In corporate news, Havas Chief Executive Yannick Bollore denied reports that the company is in acquisition talks with WPP ( WPP ) , Bloomberg reported Monday, citing an email sent to employees. WPP ( WPP ) shares were up 6.8%.