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Volatility remains depressed at the 15 level which is very typical during a mature bull market. Until proven otherwise, forays above 20 are buying opportunities for stocks.

If tariffs were the culprit, we could reverse the inflation by simply ditching them. It would be a problem with an easy solution. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s happening here. 

Shares of cloud software provider Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) jumped 17.7% in the afternoon session after its board of directors approved a stock repurchase program to buy back up to $10 million of its outstanding common stock. The buyback authorization, which represents nearly 19% of Upland's current market capitalization, was seen by investors as a strong vote of confidence from management. This move comes after the stock has declined over 60% in the past six months, suggesting the board believes the shares are undervalued. The company's decision to deploy capital on repurchases, announced in an 8-K filing, was particularly noteworthy as it followed a recent second-quarter earnings report that missed analyst estimates. The program does not have a specified expiration date.

Shares of solar tracking systems manufacturer Array (NASDAQ:ARRY) jumped 10.8% in the afternoon session after investors reacted positively to favorable changes in clean energy tax credit guidance from the U.S. Treasury, which is expected to benefit solar tracker manufacturers. 

Shares of solar power systems company SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Treasury Department released new guidance on clean energy tax credits that was less restrictive than investors had feared, sparking a rally across the solar sector. 

Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) jumped 8.1% in the afternoon session after it received a double upgrade from Wells Fargo, which cited a favorable risk/reward outlook. 

Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Treasury Department and IRS released new guidance on clean energy tax credits that was more favorable than investors had feared, continuing a rally from the previous session. 

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New inflation data makes the Fed's decision much more complicated.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - August 18, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - It may very well be the one hot macro topic that is on top of every investor’s mind at the moment: the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and the potentially rising probability of benchmark interest rate cuts . Recently, betting markets revealed an anticipation of a dovish policy adjustment in September, prompting the President to apply pressure on the Fed chair. As the high-level conflict simmers, investors will want to pay close attention to Infrastructure Capital Equity Income ETF (ARCA: ICAP).

Shares of online learning platform Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after Canaccord Genuity reiterated its Buy rating and $12.00 price target, citing optimism about the company's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The investment firm expressed confidence in Udemy's ongoing transformation from a simple online content catalog to an AI-enabled reskilling platform for enterprise clients. Following a discussion with Udemy's CEO, Canaccord noted that the company's revamped go-to-market strategy and new products should help capture the growing corporate demand for AI training. This strategic shift is expected to potentially lead to accelerated revenue growth for the company heading into 2026. Canaccord's $12.00 price target implies a potential 77% upside from the stock's recent price of $6.79, signaling strong conviction in the company's future.

Shares of women’s plus-size apparel retailer Torrid Holdings (NYSE:CURV) jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after it showed signs of a potential turnaround fueled by positive analyst sentiment and improved financial flexibility. This move comes despite the stock having declined over 23% in the past month, pushing it into what some analysts consider oversold territory. Fueling the optimism is a strong consensus among Wall Street analysts, who have been raising their earnings estimates for the current year. Over the last 30 days, the consensus Earnings Per Share (EPS) estimate for Torrid has increased by 5.9%. This upward trend in earnings revisions is often seen as a precursor to potential price appreciation.

Shares of solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT) jumped 10.7% in the afternoon session after an upgrade from Guggenheim to 'Buy' from 'Neutral,' citing favorable new guidance from the IRS on clean-energy tax credits. The investment bank set a $74 price target on the stock, representing about 22% upside from its prior close. The upgrade was driven by new guidance from the U.S. Treasury and IRS regarding clean-energy tax incentives. Specifically, updated "safe-harbor" rules now clarify that racking installation—a core part of Nextracker's business—qualifies as physical work for tax credit purposes. Analysts at Guggenheim view this as a significant positive development for solar tracker suppliers. The news was well-received by the market, sending Nextracker shares to an all-time high and lifting other solar stocks as the guidance was seen as broadly better than feared.

Shares of fast-food chain Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to pull back as the company reported second-quarter 2025 financial results that missed revenue expectations, alongside a significant drop in same-store sales. 

Shares of smart home company SmartRent (NYSE:SMRT) jumped 15.5% in the afternoon session amid continued positive momentum after its CEO, Frank Martell, disclosed a significant stock purchase and the company received an analyst upgrade. The move was primarily fueled by a significant insider stock purchase and a positive analyst rating change. On August 15th, CEO Frank Martell acquired 120,000 shares at an average price of $1.35 per share, a transaction valued at $162,000.

Shares of digital infrastructure provider Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) jumped 15.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced plans for a new $3 billion AI data center campus and received a significant price target increase from analysts. 

Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' from 'Sector Perform,' citing greater certainty around federal solar tax credits. 

Shares of secondhand luxury marketplace The RealReal (NASDAQ: REAL) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after investor optimism continued to build following the company's impressive second-quarter 2025 earnings report released earlier in the month. 

Shares of social network operator Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) fell 3.1% in the morning session after The Information reported that the company is planning its fourth overhaul of its artificial intelligence operations in six months. This report likely raised concerns among investors about the stability and direction of the company's AI strategy. The news comes after a period of significant growth for Meta, driven in large part by optimism surrounding its AI initiatives.

Shares of human capital management software company Dayforce (NYSE:DAY) jumped 27.6% in the afternoon session after reports emerged that the company is in advanced talks to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The news, first reported by Bloomberg, suggests a deal to take the Minneapolis-based human resources software provider private could be announced within the next few weeks. While a sale price wasn't disclosed, some reports valued the potential transaction at over $9 billion. The rally sent Dayforce shares on track for their biggest-ever one-day gain since going public in April 2018, making the stock a top performer in the S&P 500 index.

Shares of social club operator Soho House (NYSE:SHCO) jumped 15.3% in the afternoon session after it agreed to be taken private in a deal with an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion. 

Shares of voice AI technology company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) fell 4.8% in the afternoon session after investor sentiment soured on the company's valuation and lack of a clear path to profitability, compounded by a recent analyst downgrade. 

Shares of healthcare tech company GoodRx (NASDAQ:GDRX) jumped 40.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced a collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to offer the popular medications Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 per month to eligible self-paying customers. 

Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after its real estate brokerage subsidiary, Redfin, released a report indicating a significant slowdown in the July 2025 U.S. housing market. The report, published August 18, highlighted that homes took an average of 43 days to sell in July, the longest period for that month since 2015, due to high costs and economic uncertainty. The data also revealed a 1.1% month-over-month drop in pending home sales and the highest rate of canceled home-purchase agreements since 2017. This negative data compounded existing investor concerns about the challenging housing market, which were recently flagged by Morgan Stanley. The bank resumed coverage on the stock with an 'Equalweight' rating, citing an elevated valuation and ongoing headwinds in the mortgage sector.