WDC
519.80
-6.90% (-38.50)
Updated 03:00 AM
What the news says
WDC is a cyclical semiconductor and storage manufacturer whose valuation and investor narrative can be influenced by analyst commentary. Commentary comparing WDC to Micron affects market perception of relative competitive positioning in memory and storage segments.
Updated 03:00 AM
Medium confidence07/25, 03:02 PM
Jim Cramer states Western Digital got lucky while Micron is the superior semiconductor play, despite WDC shares rising 644% over the past year.
Jim Cramer states Western Digital got lucky while Micron is the superior semiconductor play, despite WDC shares rising 644% over the past year.
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