Group 1: Federal Reserve and Market Movements - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points, now between 4%-4.25%, with projections for two more cuts in 2025 [1] - Tesla's significant gains contributed to market increases, with the Nasdaq Composite achieving a sixth consecutive record close [1] - The S&P 500 Index reached a new record high, while the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) ended a three-day winning streak [2] Group 2: Technology Sector Developments - Oracle continues to generate headlines, influenced by TikTok, while Tesla's recent performance yielded a 424% return for options traders [3] - Intel and Nvidia's partnership in data center chips contributed to Thursday's tech gains [3] - China-based companies Alibaba and Baidu benefited from AI trends, while AMD and Micron Technology had notable chart movements [4] Group 3: Commodities and Infrastructure - Nucor reduced its third-quarter guidance due to tariff impacts, while uranium stocks surged following plans to increase the U.S. uranium stockpile [5] - Corteva received a price-target increase from Deutsche Bank, indicating positive sentiment in the chemical sector [5] Group 4: Upcoming Economic Indicators - Upcoming GDP data and earnings reports from several companies, including Accenture, AutoZone, and Costco Wholesale, are anticipated next week [7]