Top Companies' AI Moves
Jul 9, 2026

The Gist
As frontier AI systems grow more capable, companies are racing to capitalize on the infrastructure boom they're creating—with Western Digital and Corning both surging on strong demand for AI storage and data center fiber. Meanwhile, practical applications like autonomous vehicles at Uber are raising questions about how AI implementation will affect workers, while smaller players like Micropolis AI Robotics are entering the competitive landscape. The shift suggests investors see AI infrastructure as a safer bet than consumer-facing AI applications for now.
Today's Stories
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Frontier AI Is Getting More Powerful But CX May Need an Uber, Not a Boeing
Frontier AI Is Getting More Powerful But CX May Need an Uber, Not a Boeing
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Western Digital stock surges 7% on bullish AI storage outlook
Western Digital (WDC) shares rose 7.0% today as Wall Street lifted price targets on the stock, citing strong enterprise storage demand tied to AI infrastructure spending. The company's fiscal third-quarter 2026 revenue reached about $3.34 billion(約5300億円), up 45% year-over-year, with non-GAAP gross margin expanding to 50.5%. Analysts see continued favorable pricing and demand for enterprise storage as companies invest in AI data centers. Western Digital's rising margins, upbeat guidance, and improved balance sheet following a recent business separation suggest the company is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.
For fiscal fourth quarter 2026, Western Digital guided to roughly $3.65 billion(約5800億円) in revenue at the midpoint, with non-GAAP gross margin of 51% to 52% and non-GAAP EPS of about $3.25. Median analyst price target stands at $575.0, with some targets as high as $900.0.
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Price to sales forward of Micropolis AI Robotics – AMEX:MCRP
Price to sales forward of Micropolis AI Robotics – AMEX:MCRP
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Corning Stock Jumps 7.7% on AI Data Center Fiber Demand
Corning Incorporated shares rose 7.7% today, driven by renewed confidence in the company's optical connectivity business as large data center customers increase demand for fiber and cable products tied to generative AI buildouts. Corning has announced multiyear AI-related partnerships with major hyperscale and infrastructure customers, including agreements to expand U.S. fiber and optical manufacturing capacity. Investors are rewarding the company as a supplier of essential infrastructure for AI deployment.
Analysts have recently raised price targets, with a median target of $215.0 across 10 analysts in the past 6 months. The company's Optical Communications segment is showing strong momentum, though 16 of 16 insider trades in the past 6 months were sales.
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Uber Technologies Stock (UBER) Opinions on AI Vehicles Impacting Driver Earnings
Uber Technologies Stock (UBER) Opinions on AI Vehicles Impacting Driver Earnings
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What to Watch
Watch for Western Digital's ability to deliver on its strong Q4 2026 guidance and margin targets, as analyst optimism—reflected in rising price targets and the momentum in its Optical Communications segment—will face real tests in execution. Meanwhile, insider selling patterns may warrant attention as a potential signal of management confidence levels amid broader market expectations.
Sources
- Frontier AI Is Getting More Powerful But CX May Need an Uber, Not a Boeing
- Western Digital gains as analysts turn more bullish on AI storage demand
- Price to sales forward of Micropolis AI Robotics – AMEX:MCRP
- Corning Jumps as AI Fiber Demand Theme Gains More Support
- Uber Technologies Stock (UBER) Opinions on AI Vehicles Impacting Driver Earnings
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