# CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD) shares are retreating Thursday as a broader sell-off hits the Software-as-a-Service (S.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Anthropic's launch of 'Managed Agents' AI systems is contributing to the SaaS sector sell-off.
- CrowdStrike shares are down 6.38% and trading below both 20-day and 100-day SMAs.
- U.S. GDP growth slowed to 0.5% in Q4, highlighting consumer vulnerability.
- Fed Chair Powell stated private sector job growth is effectively zero after adjusting for overcounting.
- Crude oil surpassed $100 due to a broken ceasefire with Iran, increasing inflation risks.

**Companies:** CrowdStrike Holdings Inc
**Countries:** United States

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