Why CrowdStrike Stock Popped on Monday

Shares of CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) were trading higher on Monday. The cloud-based cybersecurity specialist jumped as much as 5.1% in early trading. By the time the market closed, the shares were still up 2.9% compared to Friday's close.

CrowdStrike was on the receiving end of an analyst upgrade, helping fuel the stock's advance.

Investment bank Morgan Stanley raised its price target on CrowdStrike to $150, up from $135. This represents potential gains for investors of 28% compared to its closing price on Friday. At the same time, the team maintained its overweight (buy) rating on the stock. 

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