US Consumer Sentiment Remains Pessimistic Inflation Tariffs and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Outlook Disneys The Mandalorian and Grogu Posts LowestEver Star Wars Opening Weekend at Box Office Custard Apple Exports Face Logistical Hurdles Despite Growing Global Demand Barclays Reports 18 Profit Increase Lifts FullYear Income Guidance Leonardo Secures 320 Million Deal to Equip Kuwaiti Patrol Vessels Bolstering Italian Gulf Presence Traders Express Skepticism Over Irans Timeline for Strait of Hormuz Reopening MCHP Q1 2026 Earnings EPS Beat Fails to Lift Stock as Revenue Concerns Linger Stepan Company SCL Q1 2026 Earnings EPS Slightly Tops Estimates Revenue Not Disclosed PENN Q1 2026 Earnings EPS Misses Estimates Stock Edges Higher Mamas Creations Inc MAMA Q1 2026 Earnings EPS Surges Past Estimates Amid Strong Operational Execution Chemours Q1 2026 Earnings Strong EPS Surprise Despite Ongoing Headwinds IPM Q1 2026 Earnings Significant EPS Miss Reflects Persistent Headwinds OI Glass OI Slips 2 as Packaging Sector Faces Headwinds Key Support at 839 in Focus Northrop Grumman NOC Slides Slightly as Defense Sector Faces Mixed Sentiment Merck Co MRK Rallies 564 as Buyers Step In Above Key Support VCI Global VCIG Skyrockets 6479 Surge Tests Key Resistance at 140 Horizon Technology Finance 625 Notes Due 2027 HTFC Edge Higher in Quiet Trading Spotify Shares Surge on AI Music Deal with Universal Music LongTerm Growth Guidance CENT Q1 2026 Earnings Earnings Beat Estimates by 154 Stock Edges Lower Restaurant Brands International QSR Holds Steady Near Support Amid Sector Uncertainty