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title: "Economic Fears Hit Consumer Stocks — Consumer Roundup"
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description: "Consumer discretionary stocks fell on Friday, with discount retailers like Dollar Tree and Dollar General experiencing significant losses following disappointing quarterly earnings from Dollar General. Food producers Tyson and Hormel also saw declines, impacted by global fertilizer supply concerns affecting agricultural companies. In contrast, consumer staples performed better during the trading session."
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# Economic Fears Hit Consumer Stocks — Consumer Roundup

Consumer discretionary firms ended Friday lower.

Discount retailers recorded some of the day's biggest losses. Dollar Tree and Dollar General both marked big declines, after Dollar General's latest quarterly earnings got a cool reception from the market.

Food producers Tyson and Hormel also finished Friday with losses. Global concerns about fertilizer supply are weighing on the outlook for agricultural companies.

Consumer staples performed better.

Write to Matt Grossman at matt.grossman@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 13, 2026 17:42 ET (21:42 GMT)

Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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