 Dear Fellow Investor, The Iran war isn't just a geopolitical event. It's a financial one. Within hours of the strikes, oil surged… Defense stocks exploded… And gold ripped past $5,000. But something even bigger just snapped inside the gold market. Wars don't just move markets. They expose broken financial systems. For decades, the price of gold has been controlled by paper contracts traded between the largest banks in the world. But wars create a problem for that system. Because when global tensions rise, investors stop trusting paper promises. They want the real thing. And on March 31st, a legal deadline could force the paper gold market to confront a reality it has hidden for years. When that happens, gold could surge. But the biggest gains won't come from gold itself. They'll come from the tiny companies sitting on massive untapped deposits of the metal. There's one company sitting on more gold than France, Italy, and China combined. And my research suggests it could surge 1,000% as the gold market resets. You can see the evidence — and the ticker symbol — here >>> "The Buck Stops Here," Dylan Jovine, CEO & Founder Behind the Markets
Just For You CrowdStrike Delivered a Blowout Quarter—and the Stock YawnedWritten by Chris Markoch. Published: 3/10/2026. 
Key Points- CrowdStrike beat on earnings and revenue, with annual recurring revenue climbing 24% to $5.25 billion, but the post-earnings rally is already fading.
- Module adoption is deepening across the Falcon platform, partly a residual benefit from goodwill credits issued after the 2024 outage.
- The stock trades at a steep premium to the market, though its valuation multiples sit well below their five-year averages.
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CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock surged more than 15% after its earnings, but the rally has since cooled. Nothing is fundamentally wrong with CrowdStrike's business model—the earnings report made that clear. To recap, CrowdStrike beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines: - Reported EPS of $1.12 versus analysts' estimates of $1.10; up 38% year-over-year (YOY).
- Revenue of $1.31 billion exceeded analysts' estimates of $1.30 billion.
- Full-year annual recurring revenue of $5.25 billion, up 24% YOY.
- Operating income of $326 million, up 45% YOY.
- Cash flow from operations of $498 million, up 44% YOY.
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With $6.4M in sales in just four years, they're getting ready for the next step. Become a Med-X Shareholder Before Their Nasdaq Plans Unfold Still, the central issue is valuation amid persistent uncertainty about how artificial intelligence will affect software stocks. The cybersecurity sector remains one of the "must-own" areas for investors over the next five to 10 years. The question is at what cost—many cybersecurity names trade at rich multiples, and CrowdStrike is no exception. Bulls argue the company deserves a premium given its strong execution. At the same time, it's reasonable to ask whether CrowdStrike can sustain the growth needed to justify that premium going forward. The Bull Case Rests on Structural TailwindsThe argument for CrowdStrike's premium rests on long-term forces that show little sign of abating. Rising cyberattacks—ransomware, credential-based intrusions, and account takeovers—continue to push enterprises and government agencies to invest in stronger defenses. CrowdStrike sits squarely in the path of that spending, and its latest results suggest it is capturing a disproportionate share of the market. - More than 50% of its customers use six or more Falcon platform modules.
- More than 34% use seven or more modules.
- More than 24% use eight or more modules.
Those adoption figures were helped by a goodwill gesture after the 2024 outage, when customers received one or more Falcon modules at no charge for a limited time. Many customers chose to keep and then pay for those modules. Broader digital transformation also amplifies demand. As healthcare, education, and public infrastructure rely more heavily on cloud technology, their cyber risk exposure grows. The expansion of 5G and the Internet of Things further widens the attack surface that security vendors like CrowdStrike must protect. Where the Caution Comes InEven acknowledging those tailwinds, there are good reasons to temper enthusiasm. Macroeconomic uncertainty can cause enterprises to delay large IT purchases; cybersecurity, while mission-critical, is not entirely immune to budget scrutiny. More specifically, CrowdStrike's cost structure merits close attention. The company is investing heavily in research and development and aggressively expanding its sales organization to capture market share. Strategically sensible, but these investments pressure near-term margins—an important consideration when a stock is priced for perfection. How Expensive Is CRWD Stock?Valuation should be assessed through multiple lenses. Relative to the broader market, CrowdStrike appears expensive. Still, it remains a growth company, and investors often pay premiums for growth. Comparing to its own history offers additional perspective. CRWD's forward price-to-book (P/B) ratio of about 19.15x is below its current P/B of over 24x and well under its five-year average near 30x. A similar pattern shows up in price-to-earnings (P/E) metrics: the forward P/E sits around 88x. That's a large premium to the S&P 500, but it's less than half of the company's five-year historical average. Analysts also project robust future earnings growth—roughly 30.3% in 2027, 27% in 2028, and 31.3% in 2029—which helps justify paying up if those forecasts materialize. Is There Still a Dip to Buy?It's a tough call. CRWD stock is expensive, even accounting for upside reflected in the most bullish analyst forecasts. The same can be said of other technology names, such as Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR). For now, the risk-reward still leans toward the bulls. More risk-averse investors might prefer gaining exposure to the cybersecurity theme through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (NASDAQ: WCBR), which provides diversified exposure across the sector.
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