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NEW YORK, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against CrowdStrike on July 30, 2024 with a Class Period from November 29, 2023 to July 29, 2024. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of CrowdStrike have breached their fiduciary duties to the company.

Agentic AI poses significant cybersecurity threats, necessitating advanced AI-enhanced security measures, positioning CrowdStrike as an essential player in organizational security. CrowdStrike's AI-native Falcon Platform leverages predictive analytics and behavioral AI, achieving a 100% detection rate in independent tests, offering a robust defense against AI-driven threats. Despite intense competition, CrowdStrike's strong financials, impressive ARR growth, and high customer retention rate underscore its market leadership and growth potential.

Shares of cybersecurity leaders CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD 0.92%), Palo Alto Networks (PANW -1.31%), and Fortinet (FTNT 0.51%) rallied 13%, 6%, and 13%, respectively, this week as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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The stock market sold off rapidly over the past few weeks, leading many to label this a stock market crash brought on by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements. Stocks moved down sharply this week as reciprocal tariffs went into effect; they recovered quickly as Trump announced tariff relief on every country except China, but continued to mark additional losses on Thursday.

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CrowdStrike's share price rebounded post-July outage, with management effectively limiting client churn to 3% through incentives and discounts. Despite current soft guidance, CrowdStrike's cloud-native SaaS model and strong cash reserves position it well for future growth and potential M&A. The cybersecurity industry is poised for long-term growth due to increasing cyber threats, stricter regulations, and new technologies like AI and IoT.

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The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -2.15%) includes almost every company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, so it's often a good proxy for the performance of the broader technology industry. As of the close on Friday, April 5, the index was down by 22% from its all-time high, which officially places it in a bear market.

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: CRWD stock has turned positive after a peak-to-trough drop of around 12% after the Trump administration announced sweeping new tariffs that caught many investors off guard. The tariff announcement is the latest headwind for technology stocks, including cybersecurity stocks that were among the biggest gainers in 2024.