Consumer companies rose amid mixed earnings and deal developments.
Kroger has agreed to acquire food and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion in cash and assumed liabilities.
Shares of General Mills rose after the food processor reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and said it was focused on organic sales growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond.
Nike shares rose slightly despite the sportswear purveyor's quarterly earnings lagging Wall Street targets.
The U.S. Global Jets exchange-traded fund, a basket of major carriers, tested all-time highs as fuel prices remained under downward pressure.
