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Seagate stock tumbles nearly 8% as AI-storage trade cools ahead of payrolls

Seagate stock tumbles nearly 8% as AI-storage trade cools ahead of payrolls

Seagate shares dropped 7.7% to $284.47 on Thursday, deepening a two-day slide among storage stocks as investors reduced tech exposure ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report. SanDisk fell 5.4% and Western Digital lost 6.1%. A U.S. appeals court revived Seagate’s antitrust claims against NHK Spring after the close. Seagate reports earnings January 20 and guided for Q2 revenue of $2.70 billion.
Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Sandisk stock slips in late trade after AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Sandisk shares fell 5.3% to $334.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending a sharp drop after a volatile session that erased part of this week’s CES-driven surge. The stock, up over 800% since its 2025 spinoff, has swung on AI infrastructure bets and will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29.
Seagate stock slides nearly 9% as AI-storage rally cools; traders refocus on Friday data

Seagate stock slides nearly 9% as AI-storage rally cools; traders refocus on Friday data

Seagate shares dropped 9.3% to $279.72 Wednesday after a surge in storage stocks earlier this week faded. Western Digital fell 8% and Sandisk lost 7%. The reversal followed a CES-driven rally and news that CEO William Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Jan. 2 under a pre-set plan. Traders watched for support near $280 as momentum cooled.
Western Digital stock slides again after CES AI-storage rally — what traders watch next

Western Digital stock slides again after CES AI-storage rally — what traders watch next

Western Digital shares fell nearly 9% Thursday, deepening a pullback after a CES-driven surge earlier in the week. Seagate, Sandisk, and Micron also dropped as investors took profits across storage and memory stocks. The Nasdaq slipped 0.6% in early trade. Focus shifts to Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Western Digital’s upcoming quarterly results.
Sandisk stock rockets as Nvidia’s CES message revives the AI storage trade

Sandisk stock rockets as Nvidia’s CES message revives the AI storage trade

Sandisk surged 27.6% to $349.63 on Tuesday, leading a rally in U.S. memory stocks after CES comments spotlighted storage as a bottleneck for AI. NAND flash prices have doubled since July, with suppliers sold out through 2026. Sandisk has gained two points of NAND market share in the past year. Investors await its Jan. 29 earnings for updates on SSD pricing and strategy.
Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Semiconductor stocks today: Nvidia holds up premarket as SanDisk, Micron cool after CES spike

Nvidia rose 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday, while SanDisk and Micron slipped after Tuesday’s surge. The PHLX semiconductor index hit a record high, up 2.75% on the day. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.22% ahead of key labor data. Samsung is expected to report a 160% jump in Q4 operating profit Thursday.
Seagate stock (STX) slips in premarket after 14% jump as Nvidia CES storage push reshapes AI trade

Seagate stock (STX) slips in premarket after 14% jump as Nvidia CES storage push reshapes AI trade

Seagate shares fell 1.3% to $326 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 14% Tuesday to $330.42, hitting a record high. The move followed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s CES remarks on new AI storage technology, which also sent SanDisk, Western Digital, and Micron to all-time highs. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares Jan. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show.
Seagate stock jumps 14% as Nvidia CES “context memory storage” lifts STX and peers

Seagate stock jumps 14% as Nvidia CES “context memory storage” lifts STX and peers

Seagate shares surged 14% to $330.42 in after-hours trading Tuesday, hitting a record high amid strong demand for AI-related data storage. Peer stocks SanDisk, Western Digital, and Micron also posted double-digit gains. The rally follows tightening memory supply and bullish comments from Nvidia and Samsung at CES. Seagate’s next earnings report is expected around Jan. 20.
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Dow Jones breaks above 49,000 in record close as chip-led rally rolls on

Dow Jones breaks above 49,000 in record close as chip-led rally rolls on

The Dow Jones closed above 49,000 for the first time Tuesday, ending at 49,462.08, up 1%. Chip and healthcare stocks led gains, with Moderna jumping nearly 11% and the PHLX semiconductor index hitting a record. Data-storage shares surged, while Nvidia and AMD slipped after CES presentations. Investors await Wednesday’s JOLTS and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for rate clues.
Western Digital (WDC) stock jumps 17% after Nvidia CES storage talk sparks AI-driven rally

Western Digital (WDC) stock jumps 17% after Nvidia CES storage talk sparks AI-driven rally

Western Digital shares surged 16.8% to $219.38 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking gains across storage stocks after Nvidia detailed new “context memory storage” technology at CES. SanDisk jumped 27%, Seagate rose 14%, and Micron climbed 10%, with all four hitting record highs. Traders are watching U.S. labor data due later this week for further direction.
Sandisk (SNDK) stock jumps nearly 28% as Nvidia CES storage push fuels memory rally

Sandisk (SNDK) stock jumps nearly 28% as Nvidia CES storage push fuels memory rally

Sandisk shares surged 27.6% to $349.57 in after-hours trading Tuesday after Nvidia highlighted rising AI-driven data-center storage demand at CES. Western Digital rose 16.8%, Seagate climbed 14.0%, and Micron gained 10.0%. Sandisk’s next earnings call is set for Jan. 29. The stock traded between $281.59 and $352.36 during the session.
Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk stock surges 23% as Nvidia CES update puts AI data-center storage back in play

Sandisk shares surged 23.4% to $338.26 in midday trading Tuesday, leading gains in storage and memory stocks after the company unveiled its new “Optimus” SSD brand at CES. Nvidia highlighted rising AI demand for context memory, announcing its Inference Context Memory Storage Platform and next-generation Vera Rubin system. Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate also posted strong advances.
Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk stock jumps 24% as AI storage demand and memory-price surge lift chip names

Sandisk shares surged 24% to $339.20 Tuesday, hitting a record $342.81 amid heavy trading tied to AI-driven demand for memory and storage. The move followed Sandisk’s launch of its Optimus SSD brand and comes ahead of key earnings updates from Samsung on Thursday and Sandisk on Jan. 29. Western Digital, Micron, and Seagate also posted strong gains.
Western Digital stock jumps 9% to start 2026 as AI data-storage trade stays in focus

Western Digital stock jumps 9% to start 2026 as AI data-storage trade stays in focus

Western Digital shares closed up 9% at $187.70 Friday, leading storage stocks higher on the first trading day of 2026. Micron rose 10.5%, Sandisk jumped nearly 16%, and Seagate gained 4.4%. Investors cited demand from AI data centers and upcoming U.S. economic data as key drivers. The broader market was mixed, with the Nasdaq slipping slightly.
Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% as AI storage trade kicks off 2026

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% as AI storage trade kicks off 2026

Western Digital shares jumped 8.96% to $187.70 Friday and climbed further after hours, tracking gains in AI-linked hardware stocks. Micron rose 10.5% and Seagate added 4.4%. Investors cited demand for data-center infrastructure and tighter memory supply. Traders await U.S. labor data and Western Digital’s next earnings report later this month.
Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital stock jumps 8% today as AI storage names lead early 2026 trade

Western Digital jumped 8% to $186.30 Friday, leading gains in storage stocks as Sandisk surged 14% and Micron rose 10%. The rally followed a strong 2025 for Western Digital, now focused on hard disk drives after spinning off its flash unit last February. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates.

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  • Kuwait Refinery Hit Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Affecting Gulf Energy Supplies
    March 20, 2026, 8:05 AM EDT. A fire at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery followed another drone strike linked to Iran, intensifying concerns over Gulf energy infrastructure amid regional conflict. The incident occurred a day after Qatar's Ras Laffan facility was targeted. Iran pledged retaliation following an Israeli strike damaging its South Pars gas field, a key energy source. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory against Iran, signaling the conflict's potential end but hinted at a possible ground offensive. Iranian officials maintained missile production despite ongoing bombardments. The war dampened New Year celebrations across Iran and the Gulf, with Tehran still facing Israeli bombardments. The escalating attacks threaten significant disruption to oil and gas supplies flowing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy markets.
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