Consumer Cos Up as Oil Futures Remain Below Peaks - Consumer Roundup

Consumer companies rose as oil futures remained well below recent peaks.

Food processor Campbell's said weak demand for snacks continued to pressure sales in the latest quarter. The company warned higher freight costs and other commodity impacts had arisen from the Iran war.

Tate & Lyle shares rallied after U.S. rival Ingredion agreed to buy the British maker of sweeteners and other ingredients for $3.6 billion.

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