Shares of Juniper Networks ( NYSE: JNPR) and HP Enterprise ( NYSE: HPE) surged in early trading on Monday after the Department of Justice settled its lawsuit with HP Enterprise ( NYSE: HPE ), paving the way for the two companies to merge.

DOJ green-lights HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper, but the settlement requires the combined company to divest HPE's Instant On wireless networking business and license the source code for Juniper's Mist AI software.

HPE settles with DOJ over Juniper acquisition, BofA predicts quick deal closure. Analyst maintains Buy rating, sees accelerated growth and margin expansion.