Welcome to Market Catalyst. I'm Julie Hyman. We are 30 minutes into the US trading day. So, let's get to the three market catalyst we're watching this hour. First up, we'll have full market coverage ahead as the S&P 500 index hits 7,000 for the first time. Plus, we'll bring you the Fed day decision guide as the central bank makes its first rate announcement of 2026. And a battleground stock gets set to report. Palunteer due to release earnings on Monday. We'll give you the case for and against buying going ...

Group 1: Oracle's Strong Performance - Oracle shares surged by 40%, marking the largest one-day increase since the 1990s, driven by a robust forecast for its cloud infrastructure business [5][10][27] - The company expects cloud infrastructure revenue to grow by 77% this fiscal year, reaching $18 billion, with projections of $32 billion next year and $144 billion by fiscal year 2030 [19][27] - Analysts have raised price targets for Oracle, with estimates reaching as high as $400, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term competitive position in the AI infrastructure market [47] Group 2: Market Reactions and Economic Indicators - The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decline of about 73 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new record highs, indicating mixed market reactions [2][3] - Wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in the upcoming meeting [3][27] - The technology sector, particularly driven by Oracle's performance, emerged as the best-performing group, with the XLK sector index up 2.3% [4][3] Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Future Outlook - Oracle's focus on performance and speed in cloud services is seen as a competitive advantage, allowing it to potentially undercut rivals on costs [15][16] - The company is positioning itself as a disruptor in the AI and GPU market, which could lead to a larger book of business than competitors like Google in the future [17][18] - The demand for AI infrastructure is expected to remain strong, with no signs of slowdown, indicating a robust growth trajectory for Oracle and similar companies [20][22] Group 4: Tariff Developments and Market Implications - President Trump is advocating for new tariffs on China and India, with the Supreme Court agreeing to fast-track a case regarding the legality of these tariffs [51][52] - The potential for tariff refunds has raised questions among investors, with implications for Treasury markets if significant refunds are issued [54][56] - The ongoing trade dynamics between the U.S. and China are expected to remain stable in the near term, as the U.S. administration seeks to balance its trade strategies [65][66]