Kris Sennesael
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October 8, 2026
MaxLinear (MXL) Unveils AI‑Ready Topaz Chip Amid Earnings Call. MaxLinear announced the Topaz™ AI‑ready PON home‑gateway chip, aimed at 10 Gbps broadband and next‑generation connectivity. The launch follows coverage of its Puma 9 platform and broader AI growth outlook, highlighting the company’s role in future infrastructure. The stock rose sharply ahead of its third‑quarter 2026 earnings release, scheduled for Oct. 22.
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October 5, 2026
Skyworks Completes Combination with Qorvo. Skyworks Solutions has officially completed its merger with Qorvo, a significant corporate development that reshapes the company's market position. While the stock was removed from the Russell Index, analysts suggest the new combined entity may alter the investment narrative regarding mobile market concentration. The transaction marks a major shift for the semiconductor sector as the two firms integrate their operations.
Transaction History
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 19 | $0 | 8/26/2026 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 4,317 | $2.0M | 8/26/2026 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Grant | 8,274 | $0 | 8/25/2026 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 141 | $0 | 5/20/2026 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 18,374 | $8.4M | 5/20/2026 | View on chart |
| MXL | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,052 | $0 | 5/1/2026 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 99 | $0 | 11/20/2025 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 18,680 | $2.6M | 11/20/2025 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Grant | 34,763 | $0 | 8/26/2025 | View on chart |
| WDC | ▲ Buy | Grant | 171,784 | $0 | 5/12/2025 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,511 | — | 11/11/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,198 | $105K | 11/11/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,273 | $112K | 11/11/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,363 | — | 11/11/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 20,345 | $0 | 11/8/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 10,312 | $919K | 11/8/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 4,173 | — | 11/8/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 2,115 | $189K | 11/8/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 4,253 | — | 11/7/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 2,156 | $197K | 11/7/2024 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,363 | — | 11/13/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,172 | $104K | 11/13/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 6,218 | $560K | 11/10/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,511 | — | 11/10/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,245 | $112K | 11/10/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 12,540 | $0 | 11/10/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 4,173 | — | 11/8/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 2,069 | $182K | 11/8/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 25 | $2K | 11/7/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Open Market | 12,770 | $1.1M | 11/7/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 12,770 | $992K | 11/7/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 50 | $0 | 11/7/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 3,241 | — | 11/6/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,607 | $145K | 11/6/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 40,000 | $3.0M | 8/24/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Open Market | 13,329 | $1.4M | 8/24/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Open Market | 9,090 | $963K | 8/24/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Open Market | 9,837 | $1.1M | 8/24/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Open Market | 7,744 | $834K | 8/24/2023 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 7,088 | $0 | 11/11/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 3,516 | $339K | 11/11/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,363 | — | 11/11/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,172 | $113K | 11/11/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,511 | — | 11/10/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,245 | $116K | 11/10/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,645 | $146K | 11/8/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 3,316 | $0 | 11/8/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 3,241 | — | 11/7/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,607 | $142K | 11/7/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 3,388 | — | 11/7/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,680 | $148K | 11/7/2022 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 7,092 | $0 | 11/11/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 3,518 | $570K | 11/11/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,363 | — | 11/11/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,172 | $190K | 11/11/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 3,493 | $0 | 11/10/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,732 | $278K | 11/10/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 3,736 | $627K | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,680 | $282K | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 2,158 | — | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 7,535 | $0 | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 3,388 | — | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,070 | $180K | 11/8/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Grant | 9,724 | $0 | 11/5/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 4,822 | $791K | 11/5/2021 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 8,610 | — | 11/5/2020 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 4,269 | $700K | 11/5/2020 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▼ Sell | Tax Withholding | 1,607 | $264K | 11/5/2020 | View on chart |
| SWKS | ▲ Buy | Option Exercise | 3,241 | — | 11/5/2020 | View on chart |
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October 17, 2026
WDC CFO Departs as Stock Slides on Sector Concerns
Western Digital announced that CFO Mark Long is leaving the company, a leadership change occurring while the stock faces pressure. Shares have dropped alongside other semiconductor peers like Micron and AMD, with some analysts citing concerns related to Toshiba. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week low, reflecting significant recent weakness in the sector.
WDC CFO Departs as Stock Slides on Sector Concerns. Western Digital announced that CFO Mark Long is leaving the company, a leadership change occurring while the stock faces pressure. Shares have dropped alongside other semiconductor peers like Micron and AMD, with some analysts citing concerns related to Toshiba. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week low, reflecting significant recent weakness in the sector.