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Consumer Stocks Rise on Strong October Jobs Report

U.S. employers added 165,000 people to payrolls in October, far exceeding economists’ forecast of 59,000. Consumer companies rose after the stronger-than-expected jobs report, while updates from Under Armour and Bloomin’ Brands pointed to sharply different business trends.

Consumer Stocks Rise on Strong October Jobs Report

Under Armour reported lower revenue for its fiscal second quarter, citing a broad sales slump across every product category and geographic region.

Bloomin’ Brands raised its full-year profit forecast as operational improvements at Outback Steakhouse sustained progress in the chain’s turnaround.

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