American Consumer Pessimism Persists as Inflation Geopolitical Risks and Trade Policies Weigh on Sentiment Arafura Rare Earths to Raise A350 Million Backed by Hancock Prospecting for Nolans Project Pfizer Prevails in Singapore Trademark Dispute with Merck Over Vaccine Brand Walmarts SafeHaven Status Tested as High Gas Prices Weigh on Shares X Corp Fined A650000 by Australian Court Over Child Protection Compliance Failures SP 500 Holds Flat as Consumer Stocks Rally Energy Drags Ubisoft Shares Decline as Assassins Creed Maker Warns of Continued Losses