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GitLab Stock Rockets 11% on Datadog Buyout Buzz – AI Moves and Analyst Reactions

GitLab Stock Rockets 11% on Datadog Buyout Buzz – AI Moves and Analyst Reactions

GitLab shares surged 11% to $48.27 on October 16 after reports that Datadog is considering a takeover bid above $60 per share. Trading volume soared to nearly 19 million shares, about seven times normal levels. The rally ended a two-week slide triggered by tech sector volatility and concerns over GitLab’s recent earnings and CFO departure.
GitLab Stock Soars 11% on Datadog Takeover Rumors Amid AI DevOps Boom

GitLab Stock Soars 11% on Datadog Takeover Rumors Amid AI DevOps Boom

GitLab shares jumped 11% to $48.27 on Oct. 16 after reports that Datadog is considering a $60-plus per share takeover. Nearly 19 million shares changed hands, about seven times normal volume. The rally ended a two-week slide triggered by conservative guidance and the CFO’s planned departure. Wall Street remains divided, with price targets ranging from $50 to $72.
DevOps, DevSecOps & Developer Tooling – Notable News (June–July 2025)

DevOps, DevSecOps & Developer Tooling – Notable News (June–July 2025)

On June 6, 2025, the US President signed a cybersecurity Executive Order mandating Secure Software Development Attestation by August 1 and dropping the SBOM requirement. GitLab released version 18 with AI-native features, while Atlassian launched “Rovo” AI agents for Jira and Bitbucket. Snyk acquired Invariant Labs on June 24 to expand AI-threat research. Cloudflare, ActiveState, Payara, and Harness also announced new developer tools.
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