S&P 500 Cons Staples Sector SPDR (XLP)

Consumers spent at a slower-than-expected pace in February, although underlying data suggests that sales continued to grow at a solid rate despite concerns over an economic slowdown and rising inflation.Retail...

Sentiment on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish’ from a day ago.

Although Dollar General has underperformed relative to the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Sentiment on Stocktwits turned ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago

The research firm cut its rating on the stock to 'equal weight' from 'overweight' and the target to $156 from $168

PepsiCo PEP announced on Monday its acquisition of the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, strengthening its presence in the growing functional beverage category. The move comes as the company...

ETFs tracking consumer staple and consumer discretionary firms gained 1.46% and 0.16%, respectively on Monday.

As Estée Lauder has underperformed relative to the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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Piper Sandler raised the price target to $81 from $79 with a ‘Neutral’ rating