# Western Digital

Type: Company (WDC)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Bank of Korea surprises with rate hike — The BOK raised its policy rate for the first time since 2023, explicitly citing the need to combat inflationary pressures from the ongoing Iran war.
- **2026-07-16**: Kospi collapses 6.6% — South Korea's benchmark index suffered its worst single-day loss in years, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline as SK Hynix tanked 11.5% and Samsung fell 8.8%.
- **2026-07-16**: TSMC posts record earnings and $100B US investment — After market close, TSMC reported record quarterly profit and announced an additional $100 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking capacity, boosting its own shares and lifting ASML.
- **2026-07-15**: US stocks end moderately higher — S&P 500 rose 0.4%, Dow Jones added 0.3%, Nasdaq gained 0.6% as investors awaited key economic data and corporate earnings.
- **2026-06-24**: Micron and Qualcomm forecasts spark $400B after-hours rally — After market close, Micron posts blowout earnings guidance on AI memory demand, while Qualcomm announces $15B data center sales target by 2029. Chip stocks surge in extended trade, adding over $400 billion in market value.
- **2026-06-23**: PHLX chip index tumbles 8% — The PHLX Semiconductor Index suffers its worst single-day drop of the year as investors worry about stretched AI valuations and delayed returns from massive data center capex.
- **2026-04-15**: Claim Deadline — Final window for many taxpayers to file for refunds based on the 3-year statute of limitations.
- **2025-11-01**: Kwong v. US Ruling — Federal court determines IRS should have paused deadlines during the emergency.
- **2023-07-10**: Revised Filing Deadline — The 'Emergency + 60 days' deadline established by the Kwong ruling.
- **2023-05-11**: Emergency Declaration Ends — The federal government officially terminates the COVID-19 disaster status.
- **2020-01-20**: Pandemic Emergency Begins — Official start of the COVID-19 public health emergency in the United States.

## Recent coverage (15 stories, network-wide)

### AI Startup Valuations Face Chilling Test as Nasdaq Tanks 1.5%
2026-07-20 04:09:45 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The July 16 Nasdaq decline of 1.5%, driven by an AI chip rout, is sending ripples through the venture capital ecosystem. With public comps re-rating rapidly, late-stage AI startups may find their lofty valuations under severe pressure, potentially stalling fundraising and IPOs.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/ai-startup-valuations-nasdaq-15-drop

### Nasdaq Sinks 1.5% as AI Chip Crash Tests Cloud Giants' $200B Infrastructure Bets
2026-07-20 04:09:34 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The Nasdaq's 1.5% drop on July 16, driven by AI chipmakers like Nvidia (-2.4%) and memory stocks, raises urgent questions about the ROI of massive cloud infrastructure investments. With broader markets resilient, the sell-off signals a potential repricing of AI-driven growth assumptions that underpin SaaS and cloud valuations.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/nasdaq-ai-chip-crash-cloud-infrastructure

### S&P 500 Dips 0.5% as AI Rout Can't Hide 75% Stock Gains
2026-07-20 04:09:19 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

While the S&P 500 slipped 0.5% on July 16, the decline was entirely attributable to a handful of overvalued AI chip stocks. Nearly three-quarters of index members rose, with healthcare and freight sectors rallying. The sell-off reveals a powerful rotation under the surface that could reshape portfolio allocations.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sp500-ai-rout-broad-market-strength

### AI Chip Stocks Crash: Nvidia -2.4%, Sandisk -12.6% as Overvaluation Bites
2026-07-20 04:09:07 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The AI sector suffered a severe reality check on July 16, with Nvidia dropping 2.4%, Sandisk plummeting 12.6%, and other chipmakers sliding sharply. The sell-off, driven by fears of overvaluation and unsustainable demand, could mark a turning point in how markets price the AI boom—and how AI companies plan their hardware roadmaps.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-chip-stocks-overvaluation-bites

### AI Stock Selloff Deepens: Nasdaq Falls 1.5% as Nvidia Drops 2.4%
2026-07-16 20:39:00 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 8

AI chip stocks tumbled again on July 16, 2026, with Nvidia falling 2.4% and Micron down 5.6%, dragging the tech-heavy Nasdaq to a 1.5% loss. The selloff extends a weeks-long correction fueled by valuation worries and questions over the sustainability of AI hardware demand.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-stocks-selloff-nasdaq-falls-1-5

### Nasdaq Sinks 1.5% as AI Rout Spreads; 75% of S&P 500 Stocks Still Rise
2026-07-16 20:36:23 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 8

A concentrated sell-off in AI-driven chipmakers slammed the Nasdaq on July 16, even as strong earnings from healthcare and freight companies boosted over 75% of S&P 500 stocks. The divergence underscores a market rotation that threatens index-level returns while creating pockets of opportunity in undervalued sectors. Rising oil prices add a macro risk that could further pressure tech valuations.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nasdaq-sinks-ai-rout-broad-market-gains-2026

### Kospi Plunges 6.6% as BoK Shocks with First Hike Since 2023; Oil Dips
2026-07-16 13:09:46 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 14

South Korea’s Kospi crashed 6.6% after the Bank of Korea unexpectedly hiked rates for the first time since 2023, triggering a mass sell-off in AI chip stocks. Meanwhile oil prices slipped despite escalating US-Iran strikes, and TSMC’s blockbuster $100B U.S. investment plan and record earnings offered a lone bright spot.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/kospi-plunges-bok-rate-hike-oil-dips

### AI Hardware Demand Validated: Micron, Qualcomm Drive $400B Chip Rally
2026-06-25 02:15:50 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

Micron’s strong earnings guidance and Qualcomm’s 2029 data center target provide fresh proof that AI infrastructure spending is not a bubble but an accelerating megatrend. The $400 billion after-hours valuation jump reflects renewed confidence in AI's hardware foundation.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-hardware-demand-micron-qualcomm-400b

### Qualcomm’s $15B Data Center Bet Signals a Cloud Compute Arms Race
2026-06-25 02:15:05 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

Qualcomm’s goal of $15 billion in data center sales by 2029 signals a massive expansion of chip supply for cloud AI workloads. For SaaS platforms, this means more accessible, powerful compute that could reshape infrastructure costs and product capabilities.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/qualcomm-15b-data-center-saas-cloud

### Chip Stocks Add $400B in After-Hours as Micron, Qualcomm Reset AI Narrative
2026-06-25 02:13:25 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 2

A staggering $400 billion in semiconductor market cap returned in after-hours trading after Micron’s blowout forecast and Qualcomm’s $15B data center target directly countered Tuesday’s AI sell-off. The rally highlights the sector’s extreme sensitivity to guidance and the enduring faith in AI infrastructure spending.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/chip-stocks-400b-micron-qualcomm-finance

### SpaceX Soars 20% Post-IPO as AI Rally Lifts Startup Exit Hopes
2026-06-16 01:36:24 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX extended its IPO gains by nearly 20% on June 15 as peace hopes and AI infrastructure demand sparked a broad market rally. The surge signals a reopening of the exit window for late-stage startups, with falling oil prices easing inflation fears and boosting risk appetite.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/startups-spacex-20-percent-ai-exit-window

### Dow Record 51,671 as Oil Plunge Eases Rate Hike Fears
2026-06-16 01:36:12 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Wall Street surged on June 15 as U.S.–Iran peace hopes pushed oil prices down, easing inflation and reducing pressure on the Fed to hike rates. The Dow closed at a record 51,671.03, the S&P 500 added 1.65%, and the Nasdaq jumped 3.07% ahead of new Chair Kevin Warsh’s first meeting.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-dow-record-oil-easing-rate-fears

### Nvidia Bond Fuels 3% Nasdaq Jump as AI Data-Center Spending Surges
2026-06-16 01:36:01 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Nasdaq composite surged 3.07% on June 15, driven by Nvidia’s oversubscribed bond deal and buyback plans, reflecting runaway demand for AI infrastructure. Meta, Micron, and Western Digital joined the rally, underscoring the market’s conviction in sustained semiconductor and data‑center spending.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-nvidia-bond-nasdaq-3-percent-data-center-spending

### IRS Refund Alert: Court Ruling Opens Door for Pandemic-Era Tax Claims Until 2026
2026-03-18 00:30:52 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A landmark federal court ruling has redefined pandemic-era tax deadlines, potentially invalidating billions in penalties and interest assessed by the IRS between 2020 and 2023. The decision in Kwong v. United States allows individuals and corporations to seek refunds for charges previously considered settled, with major firms like Western Digital already filing multi-million dollar claims.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/irs-pandemic-tax-refund-court-ruling-2026

### Midweek Market Pulse: Moderna and SanDisk Lead Sector-Specific Volatility
2026-02-19 01:48:21 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 6

Investors are navigating a complex Wednesday session as major players in biotech, semiconductors, and leisure release pivotal updates. Market attention is centered on Moderna's pipeline diversification and SanDisk's recovery in the memory sector, signaling a shift toward fundamental-driven trading.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/midweek-market-movers-moderna-sandisk-caesars

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