Consumer companies rose as inflation fears subsided.
Consumer companies rose as inflation fears subsided.
Tapestry shares fell sharply as investors questioned how long a resurgence in demand for the luxury design house's Coach bags can compensate for weakness at the Kate Spade brand.
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits rose 9,000 to 209,000 in the latest weekly tally, the Labor Department said.
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Consumer companies rallied as inflation, interest-rate and fuel worries eased.
Consumer companies fell amid concerns about consumer spending ahead of key inflation data.
Consumer companies fell as concerns about rising oil futures offset a muted inflation report.
Consumer companies rose as strong earnings from Amazon.com and other retailers offset concerns about rising interest rates.
Consumer companies rose as oil prices tumbled, alleviating fears about discretionary spending.
Consumer companies rallied as fuel-price fears subsided.
