Consumer staples stocks were rising on two separate trading sessions. The fund's performance was positive, moving higher late Tuesday and again on Wednesday afternoon. The broader market, as tracked by the S&P 500 ETF, also showed gains during these periods. The outlook for a major holding, Walmart, is strongly optimistic from Wall Street analysts, as it has outperformed the sector over the past year. Commentary from a retail expert also challenges the notion of a K-shaped economic recovery, suggesting broader consumer strength.