Datadog, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (DDOG)

Shares of cloud monitoring software company Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) jumped 14.2% in the afternoon session after reports the company will be added to the S&P 500 index. 

Datadog, a leading provider of essential monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, continues to expand its AI capabilities through acquisitions.

U.S. stocks surged to new record highs on Thursday, with Wall Street celebrating stronger-than-expected labor market data ahead of the July 4 holiday.

Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG) shares are trading higher Thursday after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the company will be added to the S&P 500 index next week on Wednesday.

Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) secures spot in S&P 500 Index, signaling rising dominance in AI-fueled observability game and potential for further growth.

The bond deal will not accrue interest but has an option to be converted into Alibaba Health shares, cash, or a mix of both.

While Dow Jones futures edged up by 0.07% at the time of writing, the S&P 500 futures were up 0.06%.

Index inclusion generates positive sentiment toward the stock, as investors view it as a validation of the company’s credentials as a stable and growing entity.

Datadog Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG) saw a significant increase of 10.88% during after-hours trading on July 2, 2025, following news of its upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500 index.

U.S. stocks experienced a surge on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 setting new record highs following a surprising decline in private payrolls.

S&P Global said the app monitoring software maker will join the index on July 9.

Datadog Inc (NASDAQ:DDOG) shares are trading higher in Wednesday's after-hours session after it was announced that the company will join the S&P 500.

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