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XLY advanced about 1% during Wednesday trading as the Fed’s latest 25-basis-point rate cut helped bolster consumer-discretionary momentum. Heavyweights including Amazon and Tesla led the move, supported by improving expectations for year-end spending.
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Notable contributors to XLY's performance include Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Nike, and Deckers Outdoor, with Amazon's price target raised to $305 by Oppenheimer due to anticipated growth in its AWS segment.
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Among XLY's holdings, Home Depot (HD) contributed significantly with an increase in its stock price, followed by Amazon (AMZN) and Chipotle (CMG), which recently appointed a new board member to enhance strategic priorities.
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(XLY) has experienced a notable uptick, currently rising by 1.9%. Key contributors to this performance include Amazon, Home Depot, Booking Holdings, Lowe's, and Ross Stores, all reporting positive returns.
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Among XLY's holdings, Tesla has seen a notable decline due to a recall of battery systems, while Amazon is investing heavily in AI data centers. The S&P 500 Index has also dropped, reflecting broader market sentiment.
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(XLY) dropped 1.9% Tuesday, making it one of the weakest S&P sector ETFs. Rising inflation concerns and a sharp uptick in U.S. job cuts weighed on consumer spending outlooks, dragging key holdings Amazon and Tesla lower.
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(XLY) fell in line with broader market weakness, pressured by steep losses in CarMax, Tapestry, and Deckers Outdoor. Tesla and Amazon also weighed on performance, while Nike and Lululemon faced fresh analyst downgrades.
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XLY advanced 0.7%, outperforming several S&P sectors despite mixed market breadth. Tesla, Ross Stores, McDonald’s, Lululemon, and GM were key contributors, while stronger-than-expected U.S. new home sales and optimism around lithium supply chains added momentum to the sector.
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The Consumer Discretionary ETF outperformed the S&P, with Tesla surging on upbeat delivery estimates and Elon Musk’s share purchase, while Amazon advanced on logistics upgrades in Mexico. Booking, Starbucks, and TJX also added to sector strength.
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XLY advanced nearly 2%, tracking broad sector gains as August CPI rose 0.4% and annual inflation accelerated to 2.9%. Surging jobless claims lifted expectations of Fed rate cuts, with Tesla, Home Depot, and Lowe’s driving XLY’s performance amid wider market optimism.
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(XLY) was flat on Thursday even as weak jobs data fueled rate cut expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 22,000, pushing unemployment to 4.3%. Lululemon tumbled after cutting sales guidance, yet XLY remains near 2025 highs alongside Communication Services.
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XLY underperformed alongside the S&P 500, with sharp losses in Nike and Carnival offset partly by strength in Ulta and Ralph Lauren. Amazon and Home Depot drew positive sentiment on Fed easing hopes, though concerns over Prime membership trends weighed on outlook.
