Stocks in the consumer sector were mostly higher amid signs the U.S. labor market remains relatively stable, with jobless claims declining last week. Retail sales data showed solid spending.
Stocks in the consumer sector were mostly higher amid signs the U.S. labor market remains relatively stable, with jobless claims declining last week. Retail sales data showed solid spending.
British American Tobacco's ADR rose 7.5%, its largest percent increase since March 2020. The rise comes as some investors seem to be warming to the sector.
Write to Paulo Trevisani at paulo.trevisani@wsj.com
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