01:12 PM EST, 11/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were rising Friday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 1.2% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) gaining 1.9%.

In corporate news, Nike ( NKE ) may reemerge as a sneaker suitor for National Basketball Association star Stephen Curry following his split last week with Under Armour (UAA), Bloomberg reported. Nike ( NKE ) shares rose 2.1% and Under Armour stock added nearly 3%.