CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CRWD)

Shares of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) fell 5.6% in the afternoon session after industry bellwether, Fortinet, reported underwhelming second-quarter earnings. 

CrowdStrike Holdings shares are trading lower Thursday as the broader cybersecurity sector reacts to disappointing sentiment following Fortinet's second-quarter earnings report.

Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.

CrowdStrike stock is under pressure ahead of earnings, with chart and options signals pointing to further downside despite strong long-term fundamentals

Each of these companies is poised to be a leader in its respective field for quite some time.

United Airlines grounded all mainline flights nationwide due to a critical tech glitch on Wednesday, highlighting growing concerns over aging aviation infrastructure and operational vulnerabilities across the airline industry.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

The automotive and cybersecurity software company is still working to find its footing.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House announced a new round of steep global tariffs, sparking concerns of a trade war and its impact on the U.S. and global economies. This move creates significant uncertainty for businesses and investors. The new tariffs, with rates of up to 41% on imports from 68 countries and the European Union, prompted a broad market sell-off, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index showing notable weakness. Adding to the bearish sentiment was a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, which revealed that employers created only 73,000 jobs, far below economists' expectations. This combination of trade fears and signs of a slowing labor market has created a "risk-off" environment, leading investors to pull back from growth-oriented sectors like software and technology.

Check Point stock has gained 18% in 2025.

CrowdStrike stock is climbing on AI-driven momentum, and bullish options activity suggests investors are optimistic ahead of its upcoming earnings

Palantir is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings in the next week, and expectations are sky high.

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CrowdStrike was named a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP for the sixth year in a row, but the stock may be trading in overbought territory

On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer praised home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies and CrowdStrike Holdings.

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