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NASDAQ:WDC News 20 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 1:05 PM (EST) — Regular session Shares of Western Digital Corp climbed 6.9% to $238.39 on Wednesday, earlier touching $242.46, following analysts’ raises of price targets ahead of the data storage company’s upcoming quarterly report. This matters since investors see storage as a bottleneck tied to AI computing. The biggest “hyperscalers” — major cloud operators…
21 January 2026
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Western Digital stock price rises on fresh Wall Street target hikes — what traders watch before earnings

Western Digital stock price rises on fresh Wall Street target hikes — what traders watch before earnings

New York, January 20, 2026, 12:49 PM EST — Regular session Western Digital Corp (WDC.O) jumped about 2% to hit $226 by midday Tuesday, lifted by a series of Wall Street upgrades. Analysts highlighted firmer pricing and solid demand from data centers as the main reasons for raising price targets on the hard-drive manufacturer. The gain stood out against a…
20 January 2026
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  • UWM Holdings Corp Surges Above 7% Dividend Yield
    January 21, 2026, 4:34 PM EST. UWM Holdings Corp (UWMC) trades as low as $5.64, pushing its dividend yield above 7% based on a $0.4 annualized payout. Yield represents return on investment from dividends, a key factor in total market returns. Historically, dividends compose a significant portion of investor gains. For instance, iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) showed near break-even price after 12 years but delivered 13.15% total return with dividends included. UWMC's status as a Russell 3000 constituent underscores its market prominence. Dividend sustainability depends on company profits. Investors should review UWMC's dividend history to assess if the high yield can be maintained amid profitability fluctuations.
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