It’s another big week on the earning front with all eyes on some big tech names. This week we have Palantir Technologies, Advanced Micro Devices, Robinhood Markets, Uber Technologies, Qualcomm, Applovin, Shopify, Arm Holdings, Arista Networks and Dat...
Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that make re-ratings harder.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have held them back over the past six months as the industry’s gain of 11.2% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 21% rise.
Markets enter November following a strong finish to October, with U.S. stocks closing higher on Friday as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posted gains driven by impressive tech earnings and optimism around potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
As the regular session of the US market on Thursday comes to an end, let's delve into the after-hours session and discover the top S&P500 gainers and losers shaping the post-market sentiment.
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – In a significant boost to investor sentiment, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) surged to fresh record highs today, following the release of a cooler-than-expected September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This market rally, occurring despite an ongoing
Shares of devSecOps platform provider GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) jumped 5.4% in the morning session after acquisition rumors involving Datadog (DDOG) continued to fuel investor interest. The stock's move followed recent volatility sparked by a report suggesting that Datadog was exploring a takeover of GitLab, potentially valuing it at over $60 per share. The speculation had caused the shares to surge significantly in a previous session before pulling back. Adding to the positive sentiment, analysts appeared to maintain their confidence in the company. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Overweight rating on the stock in light of the rumors. Additionally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its Buy rating and increased its price target to $60.
Shares of devSecOps platform provider GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) fell 5.7% in the afternoon session after investors took profits following a significant rally in the previous session, which was fueled by takeover rumors that were later met with skepticism.
A StreetInsider report attributed the renewed interest from Datadog to leadership changes at GitLab and the company's recent strong quarterly performance.
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) has significantly bolstered investor confidence in cloud monitoring leader Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG), issuing a revised price target that signals robust appreciation potential for the company's stock. This optimistic forecast from a major financial institution underscores a prevailing positive sentiment
Shares of cloud monitoring platform Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced expanded support and new integrations for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which aimed to improve the management of AI and machine learning workloads.
