03:36 PM EDT, 08/04/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks rose late Monday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) increasing 0.6% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) adding 1.1%.

In corporate news, BT Brands ( BTBD ) shares climbed 85%. The company said Monday it has been working with an investment banking and advisory firm to assist with evaluating and pursuing strategic initiatives, including a potential merger deal.