Western Digital Revenue Jumps 55% as Dividend Rises 17%
Western Digital reports $4.38 billion in quarterly revenue, lifts its dividend 17% and forecasts up to $5.2 billion in sales for the next quarter.
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Western Digital reports $4.38 billion in quarterly revenue, lifts its dividend 17% and forecasts up to $5.2 billion in sales for the next quarter.
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