U.S. storage stocks extend gains as Western Digital rises nearly 6%

U.S. storage-related stocks continued to advance, with SanDisk rising more than 4% and approaching a record high. Western Digital was up nearly 6%, while Seagate Technology gained more than 2%; both touched fresh intraday highs. Micron Technology also turned positive after earlier falling more than 2%, according to MSX.COM data. The moves point to sustained strength across the storage segment as investors kept buying into the group.