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Most consumer staple stocks see a decline in short bets in May
The short interest on 14 out of 38 consumer staple stocks—part of the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) ...
Investors sell some consumer staples favorites after Middle East tension cools slightly
The broad market rose on Monday as investors showed confidence that the Israel-Iran conflict will not escalate. However, ...
XLP: The Largest Consumer Staples ETF Is Good, But Not Perfect
XLP ETF offers low-cost exposure to consumer staple stocks, with stable yields (2.5%) and portfolio hedging benefits. Read ...
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Consumer Stocks Were Split on Tuesday -- Consumer Roundup
Consumer-focused stocks had a mixed session on Tuesday, as consumer-staples firms edged lower while sellers of discretionary goods and services climbed. Dollar General beat quarterly sales and ...
1 High-Yield Dividend Stock Near a 52-Week Low to Buy in June for Passive Income
It's been a good year for the consumer staples sector, which is outperforming the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) year to date with ...
Slower sales ahead for consumer goods sector
Most consumer-related companies, particularly retail ones, are expected to post weaker results in the second quarter of this ...