Datadog surges on S&P 500 entry, retail sentiment turns bullish
Datadog stock jumped nearly 12% in extended trade after news of its inclusion in the S&P 500, replacing Juniper Networks. The move sparked extremely bullish retail sentiment on Stocktwits. Index inclusion is seen as validation of Datadog stability and growth, prompting accumulation by index-tracking funds. Shares remain down 5.5% YTD.