Why Western Digital (WDC) Stock Rose 1.17% in 10 Minutes on Nov 11, 2026
The 1.17% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Western Digital headlines between Aug 13, 2026 and Nov 10, 2026; the largest of those was +0.88% in 10 minutes, on Nov 9, 2026.
- WDC rose 1.17% in the 10 minutes after the 10:33:11 ET headline, from $311.51 to $315.15.
- The first minute pointed the other way: -0.22% at one minute, +1.17% at 10 minutes.
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDC | 311.51 | 311.51 | 310.83 | 315.15 | -0.22% | +1.17% |
Western Digital (WDC) shares rose 1.17% in the 10 minutes after this headline reached the MoveSurge news feed at 10:33:11 ET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026: “Western Digital (WDC) options: 140 Sep 17 '27 $320 calls traded at the bid for $1.13M, above open interest of 22”
WDC in the first 10 minutes
From a reference price of $311.51 just before the headline, the stock was down 0.22% after one minute and up 1.17%, at $315.15, after 10 minutes. The first minute pointed the other way before the stock turned.
Earlier WDC headlines and the measured reaction
The 1.17% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Western Digital headlines between Aug 13, 2026 and Nov 10, 2026; the largest of those was +0.88% in 10 minutes, on Nov 9, 2026.
- Nov 9, 2026, 10:57 ET: “Western Digital (WDC) options: 290 Dec 2028 $610 puts traded at the bid for $10.06M” (+0.88% in 10 minutes)
- Nov 6, 2026, 10:53 ET: “Western Digital (WDC) options: 200 Jun 17 '27 $230 calls traded at the bid for $1.62M, above open interest of 4” (-0.80% in 10 minutes)
Western Digital at a glance
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Electronic Components |
| Market value | $108.25 billion (as of Nov 12, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
What headline moved Western Digital stock on November 11, 2026?
At 10:33:11 ET, this headline crossed: “Western Digital (WDC) options: 140 Sep 17 '27 $320 calls traded at the bid for $1.13M, above open interest of 22”. The stock rose 1.17% in the next 10 minutes.
How far did WDC move after the headline?
From $311.51 just before the headline to $315.15 10 minutes later, a +1.17% move.
What else has moved WDC stock recently?
The two largest measured reactions before November 11, 2026: Nov 9, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) options: 290 Dec 2028 $610 puts traded at the bid for $10.06M (+0.88% in 10 minutes); Nov 6, 2026, Western Digital (WDC) options: 200 Jun 17 '27 $230 calls traded at the bid for $1.62M, above open interest of 4 (-0.80% in 10 minutes).
Sources
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WDC headline and measured reaction, Nov 11, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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