Cloudflare, Inc. Class A Common Stock (NET)

Today's jobs report is expected to be decent enough to keep Federal Reserve rate cuts on ice, but risk is to the downside. S&P 500 futures are up.

Shares of internet security and content delivery network Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after Oppenheimer raised the firm's price target from $165 to $200 and kept a Buy rating following talks with Phil Winslow, Cloudflare's VP of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations. 

Cloudflare Stock: Structure remains constructive, but a breakout may not unfold until March 2026.

Among its other key ratings, Snowflake has a B Accumulation/Distribution Rating, showing moderate buying by funds over the last 13 weeks.

Tech stocks surged in May, with CoreWeave (+191.80%), Credo Technology (+49.03%), and Cloudflare (+38.91%) leading the way, backed by strong momentum and bullish investors.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at content delivery stocks, starting with F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV).

One key metric to look for in a stock is an 80-plus Relative Strength Rating. Magnite stock now clears that threshold, jumping to 83 Monday.

On Wednesday, computers software Dynatrace stock got an upgrade for its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating from 93 to 96. 

Computer software Snowflake stock saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Wednesday, from 94 to 96.

Software is rapidly reducing operating expenses for businesses. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility. Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 11%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 3.6% loss.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity and fueling a high-stakes arms race between cyber defenders and sophisticated attackers.

A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south. While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.

The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to new product launches, positive news, or even a dedicated social media following.

Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional. However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.

Shares of internet security and content delivery network Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) jumped 7% in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains. 

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