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NASDAQ:WDC News 7 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

Wall Street futures rise as chip stocks jump; here’s the U.S. economic calendar today

U.S. stock index futures rose early Friday, led by gains in memory-chip makers such as Micron, Western Digital, and Seagate. Dow E-minis were up 47 points, S&P 500 E-minis gained 20, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 148.25 by 5:52 a.m. ET. J.B. Hunt dropped nearly 5% after weak earnings. Investors await industrial production data at 9:15 a.m. ET and Fed officials’ remarks later today.
16 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital stock jumps after Barclays, Wells lift targets as AI storage trade heats up

Western Digital shares climbed 3.3% to $222.10 in after-hours trading Thursday after several analysts raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand for storage. Barclays and Wells Fargo issued bullish calls, while Goldman Sachs remained cautious. Seagate and SanDisk also advanced. Investors await Western Digital’s quarterly results on January 29.
16 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron shares fell 0.7% to $335.63 Wednesday morning after a strong rally. Bank of America raised its price target to $400, citing higher memory prices. Retail traders have ramped up bets on chipmakers, with Micron among the most traded names on Interactive Brokers. SK Hynix announced a $12.9 billion investment in advanced chip-packaging facilities.
14 January 2026
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Western Digital stock in focus as WDC sets Jan. 29 earnings date and storage names brace for a busy week

Western Digital stock in focus as WDC sets Jan. 29 earnings date and storage names brace for a busy week

Western Digital shares closed up 0.88% at $214.00 Tuesday after swinging between $208.48 and $218.00. The company will report fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Jan. 29, with Seagate set to release results Jan. 27. Investors are watching for signs of demand and pricing in the data storage sector, following recent volatility and warnings about AI-related bottlenecks.
14 January 2026
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SanDisk (SNDK) stock slips in early trade as AI-storage rally cools; earnings ahead

SanDisk (SNDK) stock slips in early trade as AI-storage rally cools; earnings ahead

Sandisk shares fell 1.2% to $384.53 in Tuesday morning trading, paring gains from an earlier rally this month. Traders are focused on the company’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on NAND flash pricing and margins. Micron dropped about 2%, Western Digital slipped 0.5%, and Seagate was flat. Sandisk has become one of the most volatile storage stocks since its spinoff from Western Digital.
13 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps nearly 6% as it sets Jan. 29 earnings — what traders watch next

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 6% as it sets Jan. 29 earnings — what traders watch next

Western Digital shares surged 5.8% to $212.14 in after-hours trading Monday, rebounding from a volatile session. The company will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 29, targeting revenue near $2.9 billion and non-GAAP EPS of about $1.88. Investors are watching for signs of continued AI and cloud demand. Seagate shares also rose 5.7% after announcing new 32-terabyte drive shipments.
13 January 2026
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Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital shares rose 2.1% to $204.76 by midday Monday, outperforming a declining U.S. stock market. Seagate, Micron, and SanDisk also gained. The moves followed Western Digital’s February 2025 spin-off of its flash business, leaving it focused on hard disk drives. Traders watched for U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve.
12 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock rebounds toward $300 after Goldman target hike, earnings in focus

Seagate (STX) stock rebounds toward $300 after Goldman target hike, earnings in focus

Seagate Technology rose 5.4% to $299.92 after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $310, citing strong 2026 pricing forecasts. The gain followed a 7.7% drop the previous day. A U.S. appeals court revived Seagate’s antitrust claims against NHK Spring late Thursday. Seagate’s next earnings report is expected around Jan. 20, though the date is unconfirmed.
9 January 2026
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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.
9 January 2026
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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.
9 January 2026
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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.
8 January 2026
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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.
7 January 2026
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Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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