Consumer companies fell as strong jobs and services-sector data was offset by fuel-price fears.
Private companies added a net 122,000 jobs in May, ADP said Wednesday morning, tacking on more solid gains after the 105,000 roles added in April.
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.5 compared with 53.6 in April. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected a reading of 53.9. A reading above 50 suggests economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.
Macy's shares rose after the department store chain said demand for higher-priced items like leather jackets and linen pants helped drive a rebound in quarterly sales.
Spanish fashion giant Inditex said sales growth picked up last month despite a difficult market environment for apparel companies as the war in the Middle East pushes up raw-material and shipping costs.
