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CrowdStrike stock jumps after record second quarter results

The move comes as shares are up 61% this year, reaching new highs on demand tied to AI-driven cybersecurity risks.

CrowdStrike shares surged 11% after the company posted a record second quarter, as investor demand reflected a growing focus on AI related cyber threats, CNBC Markets reports.

The outlet links the rally to what it calls a shift in the threat landscape, saying the prospect of frontier AI is boosting demand for advanced security tools.

CNBC World also notes the stock has climbed 61% year to date, putting it at new highs following the quarterly results.

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