Cybersecurity ETFs are in the news after reports of US halting cyber attacks on Russia, reigniting investor interest. Notable options include BUG, CIBR, and HACK.
Analysts noted that Okta’s sales productivity had reached a multi-year high and expressed increased confidence that its newer offerings have the potential to drive long-term revenue growth.
Piper Sandler noted that Akamai’s guidance was even lower than anticipated and flagged concerns over slowing growth, declining margins, increased capital expenditures, and revenue substitution risks.
Better-than-expected fiscal year 2025 third-quarter results, released in late December, and the divestment of the Cylance endpoint security business provided a boost to the stock.
CEO Nikesh Arora said the strong second-quarter performance was fueled by customers adopting technology driven by the imperative of AI, including cloud investment and infrastructure modernization.
BlackBerry shares have been on a tear since breaking out of a trading range in early December, and they have added over 75% since the start of the year.
Wedbush’s Daniel Ives said “seeds of growth” are now in place for an important second half amid the threat of elevated and sophisticated cyber threat activity.
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, driving demand for cybersecurity companies. ETFs like WCBR, BUG, and CIBR offer exposure to this high-growth sector.
The cybersecurity company’s revenue growth outpaced expectations, driven by a surge in large enterprise customers, but retail investors on Stocktwits remain cautious about its full-year guidance.
Qualys CEO Sumedh Thakar said the quarterly results demonstrated the rapid pace of innovation and reflected the growing success of newer product initiatives.
Among the operational metrics, calculated billings rose 11% year-over-year to $959 million, and remaining performance obligations climbed 12% to $2.5 billion.
Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, is set to begin the confirmation process on Friday. Noem will appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
WEF's 2025 Global Risks Report highlights geopolitical tensions, climate change, and disinformation as major challenges. ETFs can help investors navigate these risks with defense, clean energy, and cybersecurity funds.
Experts reveal top stock picks on CNBC's Halftime Report. Lebenthal chooses Cheniere Energy to export LNG, Weiss picks QXO, Young Thomas selects CIBR, and Brown goes with Shake Shack.
With cybersecurity attacks mounting, companies are spending more money on defensive measures; these firms are among the leaders in the industry poised to gain.
LTIMindtree adopts Cisco Secure Access as its Security Service Edge solution for global employees and customers. Cisco offers AI-powered security solutions.
CrowdStrike expands partnership with Ignition Technology to drive cybersecurity transformation in Ireland through AI-driven protection and acquisitions.
The CrowdStrike and Fortinet partnership enhances network and endpoint security while simplifying operations and improving threat detection and response.
