\n Consumer companies fell slightly after a mixed round of earnings and a hot reading of inflation. <\/p>\n
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 3.7% on an annual basis in July, well above the Federal Reserve’s target. <\/p>\n
Abercrombie & Fitch rallied after tariff refunds and resilient demand bolstered its quarterly profit. <\/p>\n
Williams-Sonoma shares fell even after the premium home-goods purveyor posted earnings ahead of Wall Street expectations. <\/p>\n
Department-store chain Kohl’s rose slightly. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Bath & Body Works rose after the toiletries chain cited progress in turnaround efforts. <\/p>\n
\n Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com <\/p>\n
(END) Dow Jones Newswires<\/p>\n
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