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 rose as cooling inflation undermined projections of higher borrowing costs in the U.S.

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…

Stocks in the consumer sector were mostly lower even after the University of Michigan said a preliminary reading showed consumer sentiment improving more than expected. A rebound…