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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.
S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

S&P 500 2026 Forecast: 7,490 Target Meets a Data Test as Earnings Season Nears

The S&P 500 closed at 6,944.82, up 0.62%, while the Dow hit a record. SanDisk surged over 27% and Western Digital gained 17% after Nvidia’s CES appearance. Labor data including JOLTS and payrolls are due this week, with CPI and JPMorgan Chase earnings set for Jan. 13. A Reuters poll shows most strategists expect a 2026 market correction and S&P 500 at 7,490 by year-end.
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.
Dow nears 50,000 as Nvidia CES remarks ignite SanDisk, Micron surge and lift Wall Street

Dow nears 50,000 as Nvidia CES remarks ignite SanDisk, Micron surge and lift Wall Street

The Dow hit a record high Tuesday, rising 1.02% to 49,476.54 as chip and healthcare shares led gains. SanDisk surged 23% on AI hardware optimism tied to CES, while Johnson Controls fell 7.5% after Nvidia’s chip announcement. Investors monitored U.S. jobs data and Fed signals following gaps caused by last year’s federal shutdown.
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.
Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk stock surges 22% on AI data-center SSD boom — but valuation doubts grow

Sandisk shares surged 22% to $335 in early U.S. trade Tuesday, driven by forecasts of rising NAND flash prices as AI data center demand outpaces supply. TrendForce expects NAND contract prices to jump up to 38% in the March quarter. Research notes flagged Sandisk’s premium valuation and projected over 45% revenue growth in 2026. Micron shares also rose about 7%.
Western Digital stock hits a 52-week high, then cools after-hours as AI memory squeeze grips traders

Western Digital stock hits a 52-week high, then cools after-hours as AI memory squeeze grips traders

Western Digital shares ended after-hours trading at $187.88, up 0.1%, after swinging between $182.77 and $195.75. The stock briefly touched a 52-week high amid reports of a global memory-chip supply crunch driven by AI infrastructure demand. Traders are watching for the Jan. 9 U.S. jobs report, Jan. 13 CPI data, and Western Digital’s next earnings, expected around Feb. 4.
Western Digital (WDC) stock whipsaws as AI memory crunch drives storage trade

Western Digital (WDC) stock whipsaws as AI memory crunch drives storage trade

Western Digital shares fell 0.9% to $186.00 Monday afternoon after rising as much as 4.3% earlier, as investors shifted positions in storage and memory stocks tied to AI infrastructure. A Reuters report cited a global supply crunch in high-bandwidth memory, with some prices doubling since last year. Sandisk rose 1.5%, while Seagate and Applied Digital gained over 3%. Western Digital’s next earnings report is expected February 4.
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.
Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron stock jumps 10% on a Wall Street target hike — what Nasdaq traders watch next

Micron Technology shares jumped 10.5% to $315.42 after Bernstein SocGen raised its price target to $330, citing strong AI-driven demand for memory chips. Sandisk and Western Digital also surged. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.03% while the S&P 500 and Dow rose. Micron’s next earnings report is expected around March 19; its dividend is payable January 14, with the annual meeting set for January 15.
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.
Western Digital stock slips into 2026 after year-end profit-taking in AI storage winners

Western Digital stock slips into 2026 after year-end profit-taking in AI storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in the final 2025 session, after tripling over the year on surging AI-driven demand. The stock traded between $171.26 and $177.00 Wednesday, closing near session lows. U.S. markets were shut Thursday for New Year’s Day. Investors now await early January economic data and Western Digital’s next earnings report.
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