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Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Intel Corp.

Intel Corp

Intel is seeing a massive surge after a strong earnings report that outperformed estimates, with the community celebrating the company's ability to capitalize on AI data center demand. Investors are actively discussing a significant sector rotation into semiconductors, with many focused on the stock shattering long-term resistance levels while shorts face an intense squeeze.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is trending after breaking through record highs, fueled by intense momentum and community optimism surrounding the broadening demand for AI-driven data center CPUs. While some investors urge caution citing overextended valuation metrics compared to sector peers, the dominant sentiment remains overwhelmingly bullish as the community anticipates further upside leading into upcoming earnings.

NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

NVIDIA Corp

NVIDIA is drawing intense scrutiny as investors debate its role as an AI infrastructure backbone, with community sentiment split between frustration over stagnant short-term price action and long-term conviction in its leadership. Conversations are currently dominated by the stock's massive market valuation, its strategic investments in hardware partners, and the broader debate on whether the AI buildout is a sustainable multi-year story or an over-hyped bubble.

Skillz, Inc. operates a mobile gaming platform that connects players in competition. It helps developers build franchises by enabling social competition in their games. Skillz hosts casual esports tournaments for mobile players worldwide. The company was founded by Andrew C Paradise and Casey Chafkin in 2012 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

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Skillz Inc

Skillz Inc. is surging after a federal jury ruled in its favor, awarding $420 million in damages regarding deceptive advertising and the use of bots by a rival, with potential for even greater profit disgorgement. Community sentiment is electric, with investors actively debating the long-term impact of the windfall on the companys cash position and the potential for a massive, multi-day short squeeze as traders monitor for after-hours momentum.

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SOXL is currently experiencing a historic rally, driven by aggressive institutional buying and intense investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor super cycle and AI infrastructure demand. While the community is divided between bullish participants celebrating consecutive green days and skeptical traders warning of a potential blow-off top, the overwhelming sentiment remains focused on the momentum that has pushed the ETF to new heights despite broader market volatility.

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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Investors are actively debating the unprecedented 17-day rally in semiconductor stocks, with the community polarized between those betting on an epic collapse of what they perceive as an AI-driven bubble and those warning against the dangers of holding an inverse, decay-prone asset like SOXS. Sentiment is characterized by deep frustration over the sector's relentless upward momentum, as traders grapple with managing losses on a position that continues to defy conventional technical analysis and market logic.

Arm Holdings Plc engages in the licensing, marketing, research, and development of microprocessors, systems IP, graphics processing units, physical IP and associated systems IP, software, and tools. It operates through the following geographical segments: United Kingdom, United States, and Other Countries. The company was founded on November 12, 1990 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

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Arm Holdings Plc.

Arm Holdings is rallying as investors react to the strategic announcement that the company is entering the data center CPU market with its own in-house silicon, directly challenging established industry players. The community is actively debating the stock's massive valuation expansion and long-term earnings potential, with many discussing whether the recent parabolic move is a sustainable structural re-rating or an overextended momentum play driven by speculative AI hype.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micro Computer Inc. is trending as investors debate the impact of unverified reports claiming a major contract loss with Oracle, which triggered a significant price drop. The community remains deeply divided, with many traders dismissing the news as a coordinated 'hit piece' by short sellers ahead of the upcoming earnings report while others express frustration over persistent management trust issues and the company's legal volatility.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

IREN Ltd.

IREN Limited

IREN is trending as investors aggressively monitor its potential for major compute infrastructure deals, fueled by a high-conviction narrative that the company's secured power and data center capacity make it a key player in the AI hardware supply chain. The community remains deeply divided and highly engaged, with bull-side discussions fixated on upcoming site energization and potential hyperscaler partnerships, while bear-side participants frequently highlight concerns over dilution and price manipulation.

BYTE is a novel meme token that creatively intertwines the worlds of cryptocurrency and popular culture. Inspired by Grok's answer to "What would you name your dog?", Grok answered, 'Byte.' When Grok was asked who created Byte, it says he was created by the xAI team lead by Elon Musk as a gift to Grok AI to keep him company in the metaverse. BYTE serves as a playful reference to the unit of digital information, as well as a nod to the AI's technological nature. Distinctively, Byte acts as a gateway towards Ai adoption and stands out in the crypto space due to its zero-tax policy, a feature that is increasingly appealing to many investors. Additionally, it upholds the principles of transparency and investor trust by having its liquidity permanently burned and the contract ownership renounced. This ensures that Byte remains a community-driven project, with its fate firmly in the hands of its holders. The combination of a playful theme, generative AI, and a nod to a tech icon makes Byte an intriguing addition to the meme token ecosystem, especially AI related meme coins.  Through pioneering AI this story has grown more and more robust and continues to evolve, Byte pledges its dedication to community efforts and and has consistently appeared in the Top 10 of LunarCrush’s social engagement leaderboards on multiple occasions.

BYTE

BYTE is trending as the community highlights its origin as the AI-inspired dog from Grok, emphasizing its narrative as a long-term, community-led project on the Ethereum blockchain. Enthusiasts are actively rallying around the token's decentralized structure and its integration into AI-driven cultural lore, positioning it as a resilient play within the meme coin sector.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>After a sharp 21% weekly decline, Cloudflare rolled out new tools to redefine how AI agents are built and deployed.</li><li>Dynamic Workers reduce costs and improve scalability compared to traditional cloud-based systems.</li><li>Analysts see a first-quarter revenue of $622.8 million and earnings per share of $0.23 for Cloudflare.&nbsp;</li></ul>Cloudflare Inc. (NET) is making a decisive push into the emerging “agentic web,” launching a major expansion of its AI infrastructure stack just days after a steep market sell-off.&nbsp;The move signals the company’s attempt to realign itself at the center of autonomous software systems even as investors reassess valuations across the software sector.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Cloudflare’s&nbsp;Shift Toward Autonomous AI Systems</h2>Following a 21% weekly decline driven by broader concerns in the SaaS space, the company responded with a product rollout to reshape how artificial intelligence agents are built and deployed.Cloudflare introduced Dynamic Workers, a lightweight runtime for executing AI-generated code in secure, isolated environments. Unlike traditional systems, the company said this model can finish tasks within milliseconds, execute workloads, and shut down immediately, improving both cost efficiency and scalability.<blockquote>“The way people build software is fundamentally changing. We are entering a world where agents are the ones writing and executing code.”-Matthew Prince, Co-Founder and CEO, Cloudflare&nbsp;</blockquote><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NET">Cloudflare stock</a> traded over 7% higher on Monday morning. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory amid ‘extremely high’ message volume levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_13_102619_png_ec5fa99d62.webp" alt="NET’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:00 a.m. ET on Apr.13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="924" height="102"><figcaption>NET’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 10:00 a.m. ET on Apr.13, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Expanded Storage And Execution Tools</h2>The company’s expanded AI infrastructure also includes Artifacts, a Git-compatible storage system built for large-scale AI development. It allows agents to manage massive repositories and maintain code and data environments.&nbsp;In addition, Cloudflare’s Sandboxes feature provides fully Linux-based environments where agents can build, test, and run software in isolated conditions, similar to those experienced by human developers.Cloudflare’s move comes after Anthropic launched its latest AI model and agent-building tools, raising concerns that advancing automation could handle software functions, putting pressure on the earnings of traditional software companies. Cloudflare is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings on May 7, with analysts expecting revenue of $622.8 million and earnings per share of $0.23.&nbsp;NET stock has declined over 8% year-to-date.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/almu-stock-snaps-5-day-losing-streak-as-government-backing-sparks-breakout-rally/cZJF6vkRIuX">ALMU Stock Snaps 5-Day Losing Streak As Government Backing Sparks Breakout Rally</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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NET Stock Rebounds As Cloudflare Bets On Autonomous AI Systems With New Agent Tools

Cloudflare launched Dynamic Workers, a lightweight system that runs AI-generated code in secure environments within milliseconds.

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Cloudflare launched Dynamic Workers, a lightweight system that runs AI-generated code in secure environments within milliseconds.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The deal is reportedly worth between $250 million and $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;</li><li>This represents a premium of at least 25% compared to the startup’s last valuation of around $200 million.</li><li>The reported deal announcement comes amid growing cybersecurity concerns in the market.</li></ul>Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) is reportedly considering buying Israeli cybersecurity startup Astrix Security for at least $250 million.According to a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/cisco-talks-buy-ai-security-startup-astrix-least-250-million?rc=prcjzy">report</a> from The Information, citing people familiar with the matter, Cisco is currently in talks to acquire the firm that primarily sells software geared toward monitoring and securing artificial intelligence agents.The reported deal announcement comes amid growing cybersecurity concerns in the market. Cisco President Jeetu Patel reportedly flagged the risk of AI agents going rogue as a big problem to consider to The Information earlier.Meanwhile, earlier this week, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-amazon-apple-partner-with-anthropic-on-ai-cybersecurity-effort-project-glasswing/cZJBGALRIqT">Anthropic announced its ‘Project Glasswing,</a>’ a new cybersecurity initiative to improve software vulnerability detection, marking a watershed moment for AI security.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Deal Contours</h2>Cisco’s potential acquisition deal is reportedly worth between $250 million and $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter. This represents a premium of at least 25% compared to Astrix Security’s last valuation of around $200 million, as per the report.The deal discussions are currently underway, The Information reported, adding that the companies may not reach an agreement.The report also confirmed that spokespeople for Cisco and Astrix did not respond to requests for comments on the deal.Patel had previously told The Information that AI agents would pose a significant threat. “You have to delegate work to these agents and the difference between delegation and trusted delegation is the difference … between bankruptcy and market leadership,” he had reportedly said after Cisco had announced updates to its software to protect against risks from AI agents.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CSCO">CSCO shares</a> was in the ‘bullish’ territory, amid ‘high’ message volumes.CSCO shares have gained more than 45% in the past 12 months. Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/Cibr">First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF</a> (CIBR), which tracks American cybersecurity companies, has declined 1.49% in the same time, while the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/hack">Amplify Cybersecurity ETF</a> (HACK) has gained 1.76%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/net-stock-heads-for-worst-drop-in-over-2-years-retail-goes-bottomfishing/cZJ0SLBRItM">NET Stock Heads For Worst Drop In Over 2 Years — Retail Goes Bottomfishing Amid Software Selloff</a>

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Cisco Reportedly Mulls Buying Israeli Cybersecurity Startup For At Least $250M As Concern Over AI Agents Mount

According to a report from The Information, Cisco is currently in talks to acquire Astrix Security, which primarily sells software geared toward monitoring and securing AI agents. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Shares of the company tumbled more than 13% on Friday, the most since May 3, 2024.</li><li>Retail traders on Stocktwits, however, dismissed the selloff as an overreaction.&nbsp;</li><li>Earlier, BTIG commented on Anthropic's Claude Mythos model release, saying investor reactions were based on an incorrect reading of its impact.</li></ul>Shares of Cloudflare Inc. (NET) tumbled more than 13% on Friday, heading for the steepest one-day decline since May 3, 2024.The internet security company appears to be caught up in the larger software rout as Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) companies have been bleeding out since Anthropic’s massive revenue run rate announcement as well as updates on its agentic artificial intelligence tools that spooked markets this week.Retail traders on Stocktwits, however, dismissed the selloff as an overreaction. Cloudflare is an American technology company that provides content delivery network, cybersecurity, and domain registration services, among others, operating mainly as a reverse proxy to enhance website performance and security.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Retail Saying?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around NET stock jumped from ‘bearish’ to ‘bullish’ over 24 hours, while single-day message volumes shot up about 988%, according to platform data.One bullish user said that Cloudflare was not a SaaS company and the selloff was misplaced.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/wall_street13/message/649949833</stembedurl>Another user called it an "overreaction," adding that the company was largely an infrastructure provider.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/_sansan_/message/649951306</stembedurl>A third user said that the internet would not exist without Cloudflare.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/EderT/message/649953725</stembedurl>Yet another user called the selloff a “gift” for dip buyers.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/PicoPies/message/649939338</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Happening With Anthropic?</h2>Earlier this week, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvidia-amazon-apple-partner-with-anthropic-on-ai-cybersecurity-effort-project-glasswing/cZJBGALRIqT">Anthropic launched Project Glasswing</a>, a cybersecurity initiative alongside major technology companies to improve software security. The company said that it would leverage its unreleased frontier AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, to detect and defend vulnerabilities faster than traditional methods.The Claude-maker also launched a new product that would make it easier for companies to build and deploy their own AI agents. The company also reported $30 billion in revenue run rate, dethroning OpenAI on this key metric.Anthropic’s launches have stoked concerns over a disruption in the SaaS and cybersecurity sectors, sending <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/now-snow-zs-intu-stocks-plummet-anthropic-connection/cZJWKWuRIsS">shares of multiple software stocks tumbling</a>.Analysts, however, have also dismissed the concerns. Earlier, BTIG commented on Anthropic's Claude Mythos model, saying investor reactions were based on an incorrect reading of its impact, according to TheFly. The analyst said that it believes Anthropic is "effectively giving the world a warning on the increased cyber risk associated with AI," which would ultimately drive more demand for cybersecurity vendors, not less.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/net">NET stock</a> has gained more than 62% in the past year.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

NET Stock Heads For Worst Drop In Over 2 Years — Retail Goes Bottomfishing Amid Software Selloff

Cloudflare appears to be caught up in the larger software rout after Anthropic’s latest revenue run rate announcement and new AI product launches. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>BlackBerry touted the growth of its QNX platform, which delivered a record quarterly revenue of about $79 million, soaring 20% year-on-year.</li><li>The adjusted gross margins in the QNX segment rose by one percentage point to 84%, higher than BlackBerry’s overall adjusted gross margins of about 78%.</li><li>The company also stated that the QNX royalty backlog increased to nearly $950 million during the quarter.</li></ul>BlackBerry (BB) shares soared more than 9% in Thursday’s pre-market trade after the company’s fourth-quarter (Q4) results surpassed Wall Street expectations.Buoyed by the earnings beat, CEO John J. Giamatteo stated that BlackBerry is “no longer a company in transition.” He added that the company has strengthened its fundamentals while continuing to invest in its platform, products, and people.BlackBerry reported earnings per share of $0.06 in Q4 on revenue of $156 million, while Wall Street analysts expected an EPS of $0.04 on revenue of $145 million, according to Fiscal.ai data.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Earnings Beat Powered By QNX</h2>The company touted the growth of its QNX platform, which delivered a record quarterly revenue of about $79 million, soaring 20% year-on-year.The adjusted gross margins in the QNX segment rose by one percentage point to 84%, higher than BlackBerry’s overall adjusted gross margins of about 78%.The company also stated that the QNX royalty backlog increased to nearly $950 million during the quarter.BlackBerry’s QNX is a real-time operating system that powers more than 275 million vehicles globally and is also embedded in millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.“QNX is now a Rule of 40 business, and a clear leader in automotive, embedded in more than 275 million vehicles worldwide, with growing momentum in robotics, physical AI, and other adjacent markets. Secure Communications has returned to growth, driven by a real and accelerating digital sovereignty tailwind,” Giamatteo said.BlackBerry stated that Mercedes-Benz is among automakers trialing an early access version of QNX. The company also added that QNX technology will be integrated in BMW Group's next-generation “Neue Klasse” software-defined vehicle architecture.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Q1, FY27 Guidance Beat Forecasts</h2>Adding to the upbeat sentiment around the company, BlackBerry’s first-quarter (Q1) and fiscal year 2027 forecasts beat Wall Street expectations.BlackBerry forecast Q1 revenue in the $132 million and $140 million range, with EPS in the $0.02 to $0.03 range. This is better than the consensus estimate of revenue of $130 million.For FY27, BlackBerry guided for revenue between $584 million and $611 million, compared to an expected $577 million.“We are a growth company with a proven track record of execution, and we are well positioned for the path ahead,” Giamatteo added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Retail Traders React?</h2>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BB">BlackBerry</a> trended in the ‘bullish’ territory with message volumes at ‘high’ levels.One bullish user stated that BlackBerry is now a cash cow.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/HaperPands/message/649802294</stembedurl>Another user stated that it feels like the worst days may be behind.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/QNXFan/message/649800882</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BB">BB stock</a> is down 7% year-to-date, but up 23% over the past 12 months. The First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR) is up 14% over the past 12 months.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crwv-stock-soaring-today-meta-21b-deal/cZJW2DgRIrZ">CRWV Stock Rallies After Meta Announces Expanded $21B Deal — All You Need To Know</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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BlackBerry’s QNX Bet Is Starting To Pay Off, CEO Says The Company Is 'No Longer In Transition'

BlackBerry reported earnings per share of $0.06 in Q4 on revenue of $156 million, while Wall Street analysts expected an EPS of $0.04 on revenue of $145 million, according to Fiscal.ai data.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>HSBC also said that the historic valuations for software companies come at a time when the sector is poised to expand massively, according to TheFly.&nbsp;</li><li>HSBC noted that enterprise software companies have been "doing the heavy lifting” with regard to AI agents.</li><li>HSBC has a ‘Buy’ rating on multiple software companies, including Oracle (ORCL), Salesforce (CRM), CrowdStrike (CRWD), ServiceNow (NOW), and Palantir (PLTR).</li></ul>HSBC on Tuesday expressed its bullish stance on enterprise software, saying valuations are at "historic lows” for companies in the sector even as mounting fears over new artificial intelligence (AI) tools have caused selloffs in recent weeks.The firm said to investors in a research note titled ‘Software Will Eat AI’ that enterprise software companies "will not be threatened by AI." Instead, HSBC predicts that AI will be embedded within software platforms, as seen on TheFly.HSBC also said that the historic valuations for software companies comes at a time when the sector is poised to expand massively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Top Picks</h2>In the note, HSBC noted that enterprise software companies have been "doing the heavy lifting” with regard to designing, vibe-coding, and beta testing of embedded agents, adding that software vendors are best suited for developing software with AI.HSBC has a ‘Buy’ rating on multiple software companies, including Oracle (ORCL), Salesforce (CRM), CrowdStrike (CRWD), ServiceNow (NOW), and Palantir (PLTR).Some of the other names that are on the firm’s ‘Buy’ list include Autodesk (ADSK), Akamai (AKAM), Alphabet (GOOG), HP Inc. (HPQ), Intuit (INTU), Microsoft (MSFT), TE Connectivity (TEL), and Zoom Communications (ZM).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Market Selloff</h2>HSBC’s note comes amid a broader selloff in technology stocks following multiple AI tool releases from Anthropic in recent weeks.The builder of AI assistant Claude, Anthropic has launched an open-source tool to help AI programs complete tasks independently, a new security feature to scan code for vulnerabilities, and its Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) capabilities, among others.At the time of writing, some of the losses have been pared. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NDX">Nasdaq-100</a> (NDX), which tracks technology companies, gained 1.09%. Meanwhile, the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CIBR">First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF</a> (CIBR) was up 0.85%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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HSBC Says Enterprise Software Valuations At 'Historic Lows’ — Which Other Tech Stocks Are A ‘Buy’ At The Firm?

The firm said to investors in a research note titled ‘Software Will Eat AI’ that enterprise software companies "will not be threatened by AI."

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The Falcon platform is available immediately on Microsoft Marketplace for those with full Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment decrement eligibility.</li><li>The marketplace integration will simplify procurement and billing, enabling organizations to deploy CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform faster.</li><li>Customers can speed up protection, apply purchases toward Azure consumption commitments, and streamline operations by consolidating purchasing and billing.</li></ul>CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced on Wednesday that under a strategic alliance expansion, organizations will be able to purchase CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform through the Microsoft Marketplace.In a joint statement, the companies said that the expanded alliance will allow customers to buy Falcon with existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment funds.The companies said the Falcon platform is available immediately on Microsoft Marketplace for those with full eligibility for the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment decrement.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Integration Benefits</h2>The marketplace integration will simplify procurement and billing, enabling organizations to deploy CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform faster across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, AI, and data, according to the statement.Customers can speed up protection, apply purchases toward Azure consumption commitments, and streamline operations by consolidating purchasing and billing, reducing complexity while improving security deployment efficiency.“Security is the foundation for AI Transformation,” said Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business. “By enabling customers to apply their Azure Consumption Commitment in Microsoft Marketplace toward the Falcon platform, we are providing the financial flexibility they need to optimize cloud spend while adopting a rigorous security posture.”Meanwhile, George Kurtz, CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, said, “Adversaries don’t wait for budget cycles, and neither should security teams. By enabling customers to use Azure Consumption Commitment for CrowdStrike, we remove procurement friction and maximize the impact of the cloud investment they already have to stop breaches with the Falcon platform. Through ongoing collaboration with Microsoft, our ecosystem is broadening to meet the market’s broad-based demand for Falcon.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Stocktwits Users Saying?</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CRWD">CRWD shares</a> improved from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours amid ‘high’ message volumes.Meanwhile, retail sentiment around <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSFT">MSFT shares</a> slipped from ‘neutral’ to ‘bearish’ territory over the same period, even as messages remained in the ‘low’ levels.Shares of CRWD have declined more than 8% in the past year, while MSFT shares have fallen more than 2.5%.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also Read: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/what-is-sending-snap-shares-up-today/cZR0CYCR4vt">What’s Sending SNAP Shares Up Today?</a>

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CrowdStrike’s Falcon Platform Goes Live On Microsoft Marketplace

The companies announced on Wednesday that under a strategic alliance expansion, organizations will be able to purchase CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform through the Microsoft Marketplace.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to Ives, businesses are shifting spending toward comprehensive cybersecurity architectures that consolidate multiple protections under one umbrella.</li><li>Ives emphasized that Palo Alto’s CyberArk acquisition strengthens its position to capitalize on the rising demand for AI-driven security tools.</li><li>He believes Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike (CRWD) are particularly well-positioned to capture the AI spending wave.</li></ul>Palo Alto Networks Inc. (PANW) is drawing fresh attention from Wall Street.&nbsp;Dan Ives, managing director at Wedbush Securities, highlighted the company's solid quarterly results and encouraging initial guidance tied to its CyberArk integration.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/DivesTech/status/2024076397912731860">post</a> on X platform, Ives said the cybersecurity firm delivered strong growth and outlined a favorable outlook after the CyberArk acquisition, explaining that enterprises are increasingly gravitating toward unified, AI-driven security ecosystems rather than piecemeal tools.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_18_062013_png_b0d8401b06.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-02-18 062013.png" width="647" height="227"></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PANW">Palo Alto stock</a> traded over 6%lower in Wednesday’s premarket.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Platform Strategy Gains Momentum</h2>According to Ives, businesses are shifting spending toward comprehensive cybersecurity architectures that consolidate multiple protections under one umbrella. He contends that this trend aligns with Palo Alto Networks’ strategy of offering an integrated platform rather than relying on isolated security products.He further emphasized that Palo Alto’s CyberArk acquisition strengthens its position to capitalize on the rising demand for AI-driven security tools.According to Ives, AI is set to fuel a multiyear expansion cycle across the cybersecurity industry. As corporations integrate AI into daily operations, they also expose themselves to more sophisticated digital threats, increasing the need for advanced protection platforms.He believes Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike (CRWD) are particularly well-positioned to capture that spending wave.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React</h2>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock remained in ‘extremely bullish’ territory while message volume shifted to ‘extremely high’ from ‘high’ levels in 24 hours.&nbsp;A Stocktwits user lauded the earnings and expressed confidence about the company.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/eigthman1/message/645200441</stembedurl>PANW stock has declined by over 21% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/sundar-pichai-steers-alphabet-s-ai-expansion-into-india-through-public-private-partnerships/cZR08z2R4HU">Sundar Pichai Steers Alphabet’s AI Expansion Into India Through Public-Private Partnerships</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Dan Ives Sees Palo Alto Networks Well Positioned As AI Drives Cyber Spending

Ives called Palo Alto Networks’ quarter a win, citing improving growth metrics. 

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