6 AI hardware stocks to own for the remainder of the year, according to an analyst
MarketWatch·- Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani identified 6 top hardware and technology stocks to own for the second half of 2026, driven by robust artificial intelligence demand. - The recommended picks include storage makers Seagate Technology and Western Digital, networking providers Amphenol, Arista Networks and Cisco Systems, and Apple. - Strong fundamentals, tight storage supply, scaling technology platforms, networking refresh cycles, and upcoming product catalysts are expected to support continued outperformance and growth.Fed Minutes in Focus as AI Chip and Memory Stocks Diverge; Micron and Western Digital Fall Under Pressure
TradingKey·- U.S. stock index futures fluctuated in pre-market trading on August 19, 2026, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes and monitored retail earnings. - Major retailers reported mixed results, with Target beating expectations and raising guidance, while Lowe's lowered its full-year revenue outlook. - Semiconductor and energy markets experienced distinct movements, driven by SK Hynix's massive buyback plan and ongoing Middle East tensions affecting oil prices.MU, SNDK dip overnight: KOSPI hits halt amid Asian tech chip rout, SoftBank, Samsung, SK Hynix retreat
MSN·- Asian tech chip stocks experienced an overnight rout, with Micron falling 1.3 %, SanDisk and Seagate dropping 2.2 % each, and Western Digital declining 1.7 %. - South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI tumbled 5.3 % to 6,558.41 after dropping up to 6.4 %, which triggered a brief trading halt. - Market retail sentiment leaned bearish for MU, STX, SKHY, and WDC, while remaining bullish for SNDK.What's Going On With Western Digital Stock Tuesday?
benzinga_article·- Western Digital Corp. stock fell 6.80% to $499.55 on Tuesday amid a broader technology and bond market selloff. - The decline was driven by sympathy with peers following a denied South Korean semiconductor report and risk-off sentiment. - Despite the near-term weakness, the stock remains up about 550% over the past 12 months with a consensus Buy rating.