SP 500 Ekes Out Fractional Gain as Consumer Stocks Lift Broader Market Trump Emphasizes Independence for Next Fed Chair Amid Rate Cut Pressure Iran Vows Never Bow as Trump Rejects Peace Counteroffer Geopolitical Risks Mount for Oil Markets Health Ministry Tightens Pregabalin Regulations Under Schedule H1 to Curb Misuse Charter Communications Improved Buyout Offer for Liberty Broadband Signals Strategic Consolidation US Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since MidMay Signaling Labor Market Resilience Indias Consumption Shift Premium Products and Experiences Drive Market Evolution