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GitLab (NASDAQ:GTLB) closed over 10% higher following news that Rule Breakers recommendation Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) is reportedly exploring a renewed potential takeover bid, per StreetInsider.

• Merging platforms to eat into the $300 billion global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market: The move could enable economies of scale, with GitLab getting access to Datadog's advanced analytics while Datadog can integrate the all-in-one development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) platform.
• "Datadog has a clean balance sheet, and revenue growth is holding steady": Fool contributing analyst Rick Munarriz recently noted, "observability and security in cloud applications is something businesses can't take lightly, and Datadog has earned its premium pricing."

The Financial Times reports that Dividend Investor rec Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) received five binding offers to acquire a majority stake in its China business, as it looks for help in a turnaround plan in China.

• "We've had very strong interest from…partners all of whom share our confidence in the long-term growth potential of Starbucks in China": Private equity groups are the leading contenders, with the valuation likely to land around $4 billion, excluding royalties.
• "I do believe there's going to be thousands of more Starbucks in China": CEO Brian Niccol explained the deal isn't about capital, but partnering with a business that can help put the brand in a better place in China.

Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) fell over 5% following the closing bell after results showed a falling net interest margin and lower commission income per cleared order. However, it beat expectations for revenue and earnings.

• Higher market volatility could aid trading income: Hidden Gems rec Truist (NYSE:TFC) will report before the market opens, with guidance on net interest income and loan growth in focus.
• Revenue expected to grow by 8.5% versus last year: American Express (NYSE:AXP) releases earnings this morning, too. The impact of higher card fees and changing consumer spending trends will be monitored.

The VIX, Wall Street's fear and greed index, rose by 23% on Thursday to 28, hitting the highest level since May and signaling risk-aversion from investors as the S&P 500 fell by 0.63%.

• Muted index moves since August snap higher: After reaching levels just above 60 back in early April, the VIX had been trading at around the 16 handle until last week, when geopolitical headlines triggered stock selling.
• Reading of 20 considered to be normal volatility: Although the move signals heightened market caution, historical moves in excess of 30 have been triggered only for a short period, as investors quickly digest market information.

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