HPE Shares Climb 1.31% as $380M Trading Volume Propels Stock to 301st in Daily Rank Amid $14B Juniper Acquisition Scrutiny

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares rose 1.31% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $380 million, up 56.54% from the prior day. This ranked HPE 301st in the day’s market activity.

Democratic senators have called for a judicial review of HPE’s $14 billion Juniper Networks acquisition under the Tunney Act, citing concerns about potential DOJ overreach. The lawmakers, including Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, argue the Trump administration may have pressured the DOJ to approve the deal despite internal disagreements. The Tunney Act mandates public scrutiny of antitrust settlements, with the senators emphasizing the need for transparency to validate DOJ decisions.

To secure DOJ approval, HPE agreed to license Juniper’s AI Ops for Mist source code and divest its Instant On wireless LAN business. HPE CEO Antonio Neri described the Instant On unit as a minor SMB-focused segment, while Juniper’s president Rami Rahim highlighted the company’s unique AIOps and networking IP. Analysts note that while the licensing terms could foster competition, a comprehensive product portfolio is essential to challenge market leaders like Cisco.

Legal experts suggest the requested review may delay HPE’s Juniper integration but are unlikely to void the settlement. While judges have previously requested revisions to Tunney Act settlements, there are no known cases where a settlement was entirely overturned. The review follows HPE’s formation of a strategy committee under activist investor Elliott Management, which has pushed for leadership changes and closer collaboration on the integration.

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