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(XLY) has seen an increase of 1.4% since Wednesday, driven by notable performances from key holdings. Amazon (AMZN) contributed significantly, with plans to invest €1.2 billion in Italy over five years to expand its data center operations.

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Thursday, November 7

XLY [+1.4%]
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has seen an increase of 1.4% since Wednesday, driven by notable performances from key holdings. Amazon (AMZN) contributed significantly, with plans to invest €1.2 billion in Italy over five years to expand its data center operations. Tesla (TSLA) also performed well, alongside Home Depot (HD) and Lowe's (LOW), both of which received raised price targets and reaffirmed Buy ratings from Truist Securities. Additionally, U.S. wholesale inventories fell by 0.2% in September, surpassing expectations for a 0.1% decline, which typically influences XLY's volatility due to its sensitivity to inventory data. This unexpected drop reflects broader economic conditions that have historically led to increased price movements in the sector.

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