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据知情人士透露，美国司法部与证券交易委员会(SEC)正对网络安全巨头CrowdStrike(CRWD.US)展开深 度调查，焦点集中于其与分销商Carahsoft Technology Corp.之间一笔3200万美元的蹊跷交易。这起涉及 美国国税局(IRS)的订单疑云，正牵扯出更广泛的财务审查。 据了解，2023财年最后一个季度末，CrowdStrike与Carahsoft完成了一笔为IRS提供网络安全软件的交 易。但诡异的是，IRS从未实际购买或接收相关产品。尽管CrowdStrike坚称"Carahsoft已按时付款"，但 交易动机成谜。Carahsoft此前仅表示"支持该交易"，却未解释为何在无实际采购方的情况下达成合作。 对此，调查人员已向前雇员询问了这笔交易的达成过程、CrowdStrike领导层的知情情况以及员工是否 对其他交易表示担忧，并且还获得了CrowdStrike的内部记录。这些问题表明，调查范围比之前所知的 更广。 值得一提的是，这笔3200万美元交易对CrowdStrike至关重要——若剔除该收入，其2023年四季度关键 财务指标或将低于华尔街预期。CEO乔治.库尔茨曾在财报电话会中 ...

周三，网络安全软件制造商CrowdStrike(CRWD.US)宣布计划裁员500人，约占其员工总数的5%。首席 执行官乔治.库尔茨(George Kurtz)表示，此举也是人工智能技术发展的反映。库尔茨在周三发布的信中 写道："我们正在重新调整部分业务，以更专注、更审慎的方式实现规模化发展。" 库尔茨在一份提交给证券监管机构的备忘录中写道："人工智能一直是我们运营的基石。它拉平了我们 的招聘曲线，让我们能够更快地将创意转化为产品。同时，人工智能还能优化上市流程，提升客户服务 效果，推动前后台业务的高效运转。在整个企业运营中，人工智能就像一个强大的增效器。" 过去一个月里，Box(BOX.US)、多邻国(DUOL.US)和Shopify(SHOP.US)等公司的高管都已要求员工在各 部门全面采用人工智能工具。 CrowdStrike同时重申了对截至明年1月的本财年业绩预期，并表示计划在今年剩余时间内继续在"关键 战略领域"招聘员工。受此消息影响，公司股价周三下跌约5%，最终收于421.52美元。 库尔茨透露，为实现年化营收100亿美元的目标，公司正着力扩充市场推广和客户成功服务团队。今年2 月，CrowdSt ...

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Group 1 - CrowdStrike announced a layoff of 5% of its global workforce, approximately 500 employees, as part of a strategic plan to enhance operational efficiency [1] - The company aims to achieve $10 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue and plans to hire in key strategic areas throughout its fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 [1] - CEO George Kurtz emphasized that these changes will enable the company to operate more efficiently and maintain its leadership in cybersecurity [1] Group 2 - CrowdStrike gained prominence in 2016 for investigating the Democratic National Committee hack, attributing it to the Russian government [2] - The company faced negative publicity in the previous summer due to a faulty software update that affected 8.5 million Windows devices globally, causing significant outages and disruptions across various sectors [2]

Core Viewpoint - CrowdStrike plans to lay off nearly 500 employees, approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of a strategic initiative to significantly enhance operational efficiency while continuing to hire in key strategic areas [1][2] Group 1: Strategic Plan and Financial Performance - The company announced a strategic plan aimed at advancing operational transformation to significantly improve operational efficiency [1] - CrowdStrike aims to achieve an annual recurring revenue (ARR) target of $10 billion [1] - The financial performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 is expected to align with or exceed the guidance provided in the fourth quarter results announced on March 4 [1] - The company reaffirmed its performance guidance for fiscal year 2026 [1] Group 2: Costs Associated with Layoffs - The estimated costs related to the strategic plan are projected to be between $36 million and $53 million, with approximately $7 million expected to be recognized in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 [1] - The majority of the remaining costs will be incurred in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 [1] - These costs primarily include future cash expenditures for severance, employee benefits, and related expenses, estimated between $19 million and $26 million, as well as stock-based non-cash compensation expenses estimated between $10 million and $20 million [1]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2025 CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-38933 45-3788918 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 206 E. 9th Street Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701 (Address of prin ...

Group 1: Alphabet (GOOGL) - Alphabet has faced challenges, including two antitrust lawsuits and competition from AI chatbots, leading to a 23% decline in stock price from its high [3][7] - Google Search advertising revenue grew by 10% year over year, and the integration of AI into Search has attracted over 1.5 billion monthly active users [4] - Google Cloud revenue increased by 28% year over year, with operating income surpassing $2.1 billion in Q1, up from $900 million a year ago, indicating strong demand [5] - Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving ride-hailing service, has expanded significantly, performing over 250,000 weekly paid rides, a fivefold increase from the previous year [6] Group 2: The Trade Desk (TTD) - The Trade Desk is positioned well in the digital advertising space, leveraging AI through its Kokai platform to optimize ad campaigns [8][9] - Despite being the worst-performing tech stock in the S&P 500 in Q1 2025, the company has a forecasted revenue growth of 17% for Q1, which could help rebuild investor confidence [10][11] - The stock has fallen over 60% since December, resulting in a price-to-earnings ratio of 68, its lowest since 2019, making it an attractive buy despite revenue growth slowdown [12] - A recent court ruling against Alphabet regarding digital advertising monopoly could provide The Trade Desk with an opportunity to expand its market share [13] Group 3: CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) - CrowdStrike develops AI-powered cybersecurity solutions and is less affected by trade and tariff issues, with only one-third of its revenue coming from international markets [15] - The company is not impacted by potential slowdowns in data center spending, as it focuses on cybersecurity, which remains a critical service for organizations [16] - CrowdStrike has averaged 40% revenue growth over the last three years, with a recent quarter showing a 25% growth rate, indicating continued strong performance [17][18]

Palantir (PLTR 2.15%) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market cap of around $250 billion. That places it within the top 50 largest companies, but some (including myself) question whether this is a legitimate valuation.While Palantir had great success and is a strong company, a few items cause me to question this valuation, which could lead to some other stocks being worth far more than Palantir just three years from now.Is Palantir overvalued?Palantir is a fantastic company. Its AI ...

Core Viewpoint - CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. is experiencing volatility in its stock price as it approaches earnings, with concerns about potential pullbacks in corporate spending impacting investor sentiment [1][2]. Company Performance - CrowdStrike has achieved solid single-digit revenue growth over the last five quarters, surpassing $1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, with over 20% year-over-year growth in the last four quarters, although growth slowed by nearly 20% from the first to last quarters [4][5]. - The company is expected to generate growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as customers begin to retain modules from its Falcon platform that were part of compensation packages [5][8]. Market Sentiment - The stock is currently viewed as leaning towards overbought territory, with macroeconomic concerns leading investors to seek liquidity from technology stocks like CrowdStrike [2]. - Analysts have a mixed outlook on CRWD stock, with a Moderate Buy rating and a 12-month price target of $400.76, indicating a potential downside of 7.01% from the current price [7][11]. Investor Concerns - Revenue concentration is primarily on Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government clients, which may be vulnerable to cutbacks [9]. - The customer base is heavily U.S.-centric, raising concerns about potential shifts in investment preferences towards international stocks [10]. Analyst Ratings - Roth Capital initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating and a price target of $410, which is about 3% lower than the closing price on April 28, 2025 [11]. - Despite a generally bullish sentiment, analysts suggest that a pullback may be necessary, although this could change with favorable trade developments [12].