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NASDAQ:WDC News 28 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Semiconductor stocks slide, setting up Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm earnings week

Semiconductor stocks slide, setting up Advanced Micro Devices and Qualcomm earnings week

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.9% Friday, closing at 7,998.5, as chip equipment stocks tumbled and KLA Corp dropped 15.2%. Sandisk surged after raising its revenue outlook and extending a supply deal with Kioxia. Investors await earnings from AMD on Feb. 3 and Qualcomm on Feb. 4, along with the U.S. jobs report Feb. 6. President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair weighed on markets.
1 February 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps after AI-fueled outlook; Kioxia deal and analyst calls in focus

Sandisk shares rose 4.9% to $565.99 Friday after the company forecast Q3 revenue of $4.4–$4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14, beating analyst estimates. Fiscal Q2 revenue climbed 31% to $3.03 billion, with gross margin at 50.9%. Sandisk and Kioxia extended their Japan joint venture through 2034, with Sandisk set to pay $1.165 billion between 2026 and 2029.
30 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

AI stocks today: Microsoft wobbles, Nvidia slips and Sandisk jumps on storage demand

Microsoft shares fell 0.5% to $431.15 and Meta dropped 3.1% after earnings, while Sandisk jumped 10.2% on strong forecasts and a renewed Kioxia deal. Microsoft reported $37.5 billion in quarterly capex, up 66%, and confirmed a $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity. Nvidia slipped 0.9% amid China licensing uncertainty. The iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 3.5% as chip stocks broadly declined.
30 January 2026
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Western Digital stock drops about 7% after upbeat forecast; AI storage trade turns choppy

Western Digital stock drops about 7% after upbeat forecast; AI storage trade turns choppy

Western Digital shares fell about 7% to $258.99 in Friday trading, despite the company beating earnings estimates and forecasting third-quarter revenue near $3.2 billion, above Wall Street expectations. Investors are awaiting updates on demand and product plans at the Feb. 3 Innovation Day in New York. CFO Kris Sennesael said the company is “pretty much sold out for calendar 2026.”
30 January 2026
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Seagate stock slides after earnings pop as traders weigh AI-storage boom

Seagate stock slides after earnings pop as traders weigh AI-storage boom

Seagate shares fell 4.2% to $427.68 in early Friday trading, reversing part of a 19% surge earlier this week after strong earnings and an upbeat forecast. The company reported $2.83 billion in quarterly revenue and projected up to $3.40 per share in adjusted earnings. Investors are watching storage pricing and cloud demand. Seagate’s board declared a $0.74 dividend, payable April 8.
30 January 2026
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Western Digital stock slides ahead of earnings after Seagate rally — what’s next for WDC shares?

Western Digital stock slides ahead of earnings after Seagate rally — what’s next for WDC shares?

Western Digital shares fell 2.8% to $271.81 in early Thursday trading, paring Wednesday’s 10.7% rally ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results due after the U.S. market closes. Investors are watching for guidance on cloud storage demand and pricing. Seagate and Micron also slipped. Western Digital’s stock is up nearly 400% since November 2024.
29 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock price slips after record rally on AI-driven outlook — what to watch next

Seagate (STX) stock price slips after record rally on AI-driven outlook — what to watch next

Seagate shares fell 1.1% to $438.09 by late morning Thursday, after a 19% surge to a record high on strong earnings and AI-driven storage demand. The company projected March-quarter revenue of $2.90 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40, beating analyst estimates. Nearline capacity is fully allocated through 2026, with pricing set to follow demand. The board declared a $0.74 dividend, payable April 8 to holders as of March 25.
29 January 2026
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Western Digital stock price jumps after hours as Seagate outlook puts WDC earnings in play

Western Digital stock price jumps after hours as Seagate outlook puts WDC earnings in play

Western Digital shares jumped 10.7% to $279.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following strong demand signals for AI-related data storage. Seagate surged 19.1% after forecasting better-than-expected earnings, citing increased enterprise AI workloads. Western Digital reports fiscal second-quarter results after Thursday’s close, with investors focused on data-center demand and pricing trends.
29 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital shares surged 11.3% to $281.31 Wednesday, following Seagate’s strong quarterly forecast tied to AI-driven storage demand. Seagate projected third-quarter revenue of about $2.90 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40. Western Digital will report earnings after markets close Thursday. Analysts recently raised price targets for both companies, citing rising demand for data center storage.
28 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital shares jumped 11.2% to $280.94 Wednesday, hitting a new intraday high of $281.61, as Seagate soared 19.7% on strong data-center demand signals. The S&P 500 topped 7,000 for the first time. Investors are watching Western Digital’s earnings report Thursday for updates on hard drive pricing and volumes. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing continued supply tightness.
28 January 2026
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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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