Consumer companies fell slightly after a mixed round of earnings and a hot reading of inflation.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 3.7% on an annual basis in July, well above the Federal Reserve’s target.
Abercrombie & Fitch rallied after tariff refunds and resilient demand bolstered its quarterly profit.
Williams-Sonoma shares fell even after the premium home-goods purveyor posted earnings ahead of Wall Street expectations.
Department-store chain Kohl’s rose slightly.
J.M. Smucker rose after the maker of Jif peanut butter, Folger’s coffee and other processed food boosted its growth projection for the year.
Bath & Body Works rose after the toiletries chain cited progress in turnaround efforts.
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