Consumer Cos Climb After Jobs Data - Consumer Roundup

Consumer companies rose after strong jobs and consumer-sentiment data.

The U.S. added a seasonally adjusted 227,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department reported Friday, solid growth that was roughly in line with expectations.

The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment climbed to 74.0 at the start of December, its highest level in seven months, from 71.8 last month.

Shares of Amazon.com rose amid hopes for holiday demand.

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