Bumble shares surge 50% on reported $1B Ithaca Holdings takeover

Bumble's stock jumped ~50% after WSJ reported Ithaca Holdings is in advanced talks to acquire the dating app for ~$1B, with a deal possible this week. The report is unconfirmed by the companies, and the deal's terms and regulatory hurdles remain uncertain. A takeover at this valuation would represent a significant premium and a notable private-equity move in the consumer tech space.