Consumer companies rose sharply, paring losses for the year to date, ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting midweek.

Fast-food chain McDonald's rose ahead of its earnings report.

Whirlpool shares fell after hours in the wake of the washing-machine maker's earnings report, which were short of some analysts' expectations.


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