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Iran & Western Digital — Sandisk

12 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Iran: Fired missiles at ships; under U.S. strikes; Strait of Hormuz effectively shut.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Fell up to 12.8% in a single session; still up over 500% year-to-date.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
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Iran: War and Hormuz closure have disrupted global refining and fuel supplies, causing record margins and high prices.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk gained 6.7% on AI-driven demand for storage solutions.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
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Iran: War with US/Israel adds volatility and inflation fears.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Chipmaker whose stock rose on Monday, leading gains.
Apr 20, 2026 · 27 articles
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Iran: Iran's ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, and its control of the Strait of Hormuz, has significantly impacted oil prices and global inflation concerns. Hopes for a peace deal with the United States have influenced market sentiment regarding oil supply.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk's stock was up more than 3% as part of the broader chipmaker rebound.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
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Iran: Iran has shifted to a 'fully offensive' posture, threatened to break the US blockade, and kept the strait closed. The country faces severe economic strain with inflation above 80% and oil exports down sharply.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk's stock fell in premarket trading due to higher yields and risk-off sentiment.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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Iran: War with the U.S. disrupted oil flows, but hopes for a deal eased tensions.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Soared on AI memory demand.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
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Iran: Iran is negotiating with the United States and Israel to end the war, leading to the exit of stranded tankers from the Strait of Hormuz and a fall in oil prices.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk shares soared following positive sentiment in the memory chip sector.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
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Iran: Iran launched missile attacks on US allies and warned of escalation, raising geopolitical risk.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk fell 12.6% but still up 494% for the year.
Jul 17, 2026 · 20 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is involved in escalating hostilities in the Middle East, which is contributing to rising oil prices and global inflation jitters.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk>>> outperformed among chipmakers.
Jun 03, 2026 · 8 articles
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Iran: Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil supplies. It seeks concessions and compensation, and a deal could provide sanctions relief and economic recovery, but its economy remains strained.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Western Digital — Sandisk is a chipmaker, affected by market sentiment but not the crisis.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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Iran: US military action against Iran escalated Middle East tensions, pushing oil higher.
Western Digital — Sandisk: Dragged down by SK Hynix selloff.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 37 articles
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