🛒 Tesla, Home Depot Weigh on Consumer Stocks as XLY Slips | Retail Sector Insights
Consumer discretionary stocks edge lower as cyclicals lag defensives, while early signs of consumer slowdown emerge alongside weakness in high-yield credit markets.
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Tuesday, February 17
XLY [-0.2%]
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)
The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) has experienced a decline, with a reported drop of 0.5% since Friday. This follows a decrease of 0.23% on February 17, 2026, and a minor drop of 0.10% the previous day. Other sectors, such as Technology and Materials, have underperformed more significantly, with declines of 1.24% and 1.19%, respectively. Social media discussions highlight a concerning trend, noting a "rapid upward move" in Consumer Staples contrasted with a "rollover" in Consumer Discretionary, which may signal an economic slowdown. The top contributors to XLY's performance include TSLA, HD, LOW, GPC, and ORLY, all of which reported negative returns. Additionally, the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) has decreased by 0.08%, reflecting broader market sentiment that may also influence XLY's performance.