Palo Alto Networks Hits Record High as Cyber Stocks Climb

“Also, CNBC says AMD hit fresh highs on Meta's AI agent demand. Dale, even your doom needs a processor.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Midday Movers
Published 12:19 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Benzinga: “Palo Alto Networks Stock Reaches New Highs: What's Happening?”, with reporting from CNBC.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:19 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: CPU, Meta Muse, AMD, AI.
BBN covered this story before: AMD plans 2027 chip supply expansion on AI demand (October 6).

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BenzingaPalo Alto Networks Stock Reaches New Highs: What's Happening?
CNBCMeta Muse popularity lifts AMD stock to fresh highs as AI agents juice CPU sales

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDarlings, Benzinga reports Palo Alto Networks just hit a new all-time high.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCybersecurity stocks are climbing after Zscaler reaffirmed its first-quarter and fiscal 2027 earnings guidance.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA record high for a company that sells fear. Naturally. The Nasdaq is up point six eight percent, and I'm checking my bunker's firewall.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, that's not fear, that's demand. Hackers are the best salesmen in America, and they work for free. I'm a genius, again.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorVera, a stock at an all-time high is just a cliff with a really nice view. I'll bring the binoculars.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAlso, CNBC says AMD hit fresh highs on Meta's AI agent demand. Dale, even your doom needs a processor.