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The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has seen a slight price increase of 0.2% since Wednesday. Key contributors to this performance include Nike (NKE), Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald's (MCD), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL).

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Thursday, September 26

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The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has seen a slight price increase of 0.2% since Wednesday. Key contributors to this performance include Nike (NKE), Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald's (MCD), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), and Booking Holdings (BKNG), all of which reported positive returns. Notably, McDonald's reached an all-time high, with a significant monthly increase and a declared quarterly cash dividend that reflects a 6% rise from the previous payout. Analysts have maintained favorable ratings for both McDonald's and Royal Caribbean, with revised price targets indicating optimistic outlooks. Additionally, the AUD/USD currency pair has increased by nearly 1%, suggesting broader market movements that may influence consumer sentiment and spending within the discretionary sector.

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