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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.
Western Digital stock dips in premarket after 17% jump as CES “AI storage” trade cools

Western Digital stock dips in premarket after 17% jump as CES “AI storage” trade cools

Western Digital shares fell 1.2% to $216.84 in premarket trading Wednesday, after surging 16.8% in the previous session. The move follows Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s comments at CES 2026 about unmet demand in memory storage for AI, which drove sharp gains across data-storage stocks. SanDisk jumped 28% and Seagate rose 14% Tuesday. Korean media reported Samsung and SK Hynix are raising server DRAM prices by up to 70% for the first quarter.
7 January 2026
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.
Why Western Digital stock is jumping today: WDC rides CES-fueled AI storage rally

Why Western Digital stock is jumping today: WDC rides CES-fueled AI storage rally

Western Digital shares surged 15.8% to $217.54 Tuesday afternoon, leading gains in storage and memory stocks amid renewed AI-driven demand. Peers Sandisk, Seagate, and Micron also climbed sharply. CES headlines and executive remarks on AI infrastructure fueled the rally. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on the Federal Reserve’s next move.
6 January 2026
Western Digital stock today: WDC slips after year-end drop as New Year’s Day shuts markets

Western Digital stock today: WDC slips after year-end drop as New Year’s Day shuts markets

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in the final U.S. session of 2025, trailing a broader market decline ahead of the New Year holiday. The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed Thursday, set to reopen Friday. Investors focused on Federal Reserve policy and AI-driven demand for data storage as Western Digital’s outlook remains tied to cloud spending. The company’s next earnings date is unconfirmed, with estimates pointing to early February.
1 January 2026
Western Digital stock slips as tech cools; Fed minutes and Jan. 22 earnings date loom

Western Digital stock slips as tech cools; Fed minutes and Jan. 22 earnings date loom

Western Digital shares fell 1% to $179.68 Monday, swinging between $176.70 and $184.77 in volatile year-end trading. The stock is up 303% in 2025, outpacing rival Seagate. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday and Western Digital’s earnings on Jan. 22. Broader markets closed lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.35% and the Nasdaq off 0.50%.
Western Digital (WDC) Stock Soars in 2025: SanDisk Legacy & 2026 Outlook

Western Digital (WDC) Stock Soars in 2025: SanDisk Legacy & 2026 Outlook

Western Digital spun off its flash memory division as a new SanDisk Corporation in February 2025, re-listing it under the SNDK ticker and retaining an equity stake. WDC stock nearly doubled in 2025, outperforming several tech peers, as AI-driven demand fueled a storage industry rebound. Fiscal 2025 revenue jumped 51% to $9.52 billion, with the company resuming dividends and buybacks. HDD and SSD prices rose amid tightening supply and surging data center demand.
4 October 2025
Fastest Portable SSD Showdown 2025: Samsung T9 vs SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 vs Crucial X10 Pro

Fastest Portable SSD Showdown 2025: Samsung T9 vs SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 vs Crucial X10 Pro

SanDisk Extreme PRO USB4 leads with 3800 MB/s read and 3700 MB/s write over USB4, priced at $279.99 (2TB) and $429.99 (4TB). Samsung T9 tops at 2000 MB/s read/write, with hardware encryption and street prices as low as $100 (1TB). Crucial X10 Pro offers up to 2100 MB/s read, weighs 42g, and is widely seen as the best value. All include a 5-year warranty.

Stock Market Today

  • Oppenheimer Raises Target Hospitality Price Target to $18, Sees 20% Upside
    April 9, 2026, 10:38 AM EDT. Oppenheimer lifted its price target for Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) stock from $11 to $18, signaling a 20% potential upside. The firm rated the stock as outperform, reflecting growing confidence amid mixed analyst views. Other firms like Texas Capital and Stifel Nicolaus also upgraded ratings, while Weiss maintained a sell rating. Target Hospitality's shares opened Thursday at $14.99, near a 12-month high. Despite a recent quarterly earnings miss with a loss of $0.15 per share, revenue topped expectations at $89.78 million. The stock holds a market cap of $1.5 billion and a negative P/E ratio due to losses. Insider selling occurred in January, with EVP Heidi Diane Lewis reducing holdings by 6.39%. Institutional interest remains active, marking a nuanced outlook for the company in the hospitality sector.

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Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

9 April 2026
Grab Holdings launched 13 new AI-powered products in Jakarta, including a “Group Ride” feature that can cut fares by up to 40% for shared routes. CEO Anthony Tan said the tools aim to offset rising fuel costs and support demand as households tighten spending. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecasts remain below analyst expectations. Grab’s $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda Taiwan is pending regulatory approval.
Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

9 April 2026
Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.
American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

9 April 2026
The FAA proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed 12 flight attendants who tested positive for drugs or alcohol to return to safety-sensitive duties before completing required follow-up tests. The alleged violations occurred from May 2019 to December 2023. American has 30 days to respond. The airline said it is reviewing the notice.
Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

9 April 2026
Blackstone and TPG closed their $17.3 billion acquisition of Hologic on April 7, with José Almeida replacing Steve MacMillan as CEO. Hologic shares were suspended before trading that day and will be removed from the S&P 500 before Thursday’s open. Former shareholders will receive $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3 more if revenue targets are met.
When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

9 April 2026
Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
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