CE 100 Index Falters 0.8% as CrowdStrike Plunges on Global IT Outage

The CE 100 Index faltered 0.8% in a week that reminded us just how connected we all are — by software, hardware, and apps — and how an outage can bring things to a standstill.

Of course, CrowdStrike was the focus here, as its shares plunging nearly 18% on the week led the Work segment 1.5% lower.

Banks, airlines and nearly any and every business relying on a Microsoft Windows computer system found themselves grappling with a massive disruption, PYMNTS reported.

As of late afternoon Friday...