Donald Trump & Western Digital

Donald Trump: Threatened major strikes on Iran; appointed Kevin Warsh as Fed chair.

Western Digital: Fell up to 10.8% in a single session; still up over 170% year-to-date.

Donald Trump: President Trump has ruled out extending the ceasefire, threatened to bomb Oman, and declared the Hormuz Strait a US territory. His stance has escalated the crisis and contributed to higher oil prices and market volatility.

Western Digital: Western Digital's stock fell in premarket trading due to higher yields and risk-off sentiment.

Donald Trump: President Trump expanded airstrikes on Iran, escalating tensions in West Asia.

Western Digital: Western Digital sank 9.2% but still up 171% for the year.

Donald Trump: Held off on strikes against Iran, easing oil prices. Pushed for lower rates.

Western Digital: Benefited from AI memory demand.

Donald Trump: President Donald Trump's statements regarding potential attacks on Iran and the possibility of a peace deal influenced market sentiment and oil prices.

Western Digital: Western Digital's stock was up more than 3% as the semiconductor sector recovered.

Donald Trump: Trump is under pressure to end the war and has made contradictory statements. His demands for reparations complicate negotiations.

Western Digital: Western Digital is a chipmaker, affected by market sentiment but not the crisis.

Western Digital: Western Digital is mentioned as a manufacturer that will benefit from the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve.