<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Consumer staples stocks posted small gains, while companies that sell discretionary items fell as traders rotated to safety.</p><p>    Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson is launching a proxy fight at the athletic-apparel retailer in an effort to remake the company's board while Lululemon searches for a new chief executive. </p><p>    The pending home sales index, a leading indicator of house sales based on contract signings, rose 3.3% on month in November to 79.2, accounting for seasonal factors. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a 1% increase in the index. </p><p>    Kroger launched its Verified Savings Program that provides a discount on fruits and vegetables and Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to customers who are recipients of various government assistance programs including SNAP. </p><p>   Write to Paulo Trevisani at paulo.trevisani@wsj.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>12-29-25 1742ET</p></div></div>

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<p>Consumer staples stocks gained slightly, while discretionary item sellers declined as traders sought safety. Lululemon's founder, Chip Wilson, is initiating a proxy fight to reshape the board amid the search for a new CEO. The pending home sales index rose 3.3% in November, surpassing the expected 1% increase. Kroger introduced a Verified Savings Program offering discounts on fruits and vegetables for government assistance recipients.</p>

Consumer Stocks End Mixed -- Consumer Roundup