Consumer Sector Update for 03/09/2018: BIG, DTEA, PRTY, DAN, WBC

Top Consumer Shares:

WMT: +0.5%

MCD: +0.4%

DIS: +0.2%

CVS: flat

KO: +0.2%

PG: +0.4%

Consumer shares were slightly higher ahead of the opening bell on Friday.

Expected movers:

- Big Lots ( BIG ): Q4 adj. profit tops Street, revenue shy; guides FY EPS below Street

- DAVIDsTEA ( DTEA ): co-founder resigns from board, says his co to propose taking co private

- Party City ( PRTY ): Q4 results top analyst estimates

- Dana ( DAN ): unveils $3.5 billion link-up with GKN's driveline division

Other news:

- Wabco Holdings ( WBC ): names Roberto Fioroni CFO

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