Core Viewpoint - SanDisk, a storage chip manufacturer, will be added to the S&P 500 index on November 28, replacing Omnicom Group, marking a rare direct leap from the S&P SmallCap 600 index to the S&P 500 index due to its nearly $30 billion market capitalization [1][4]. Group 1: Company Performance - Since its spin-off from Western Digital in February, SanDisk's stock price has surged over four times, closing at $226.96 on the last trading day, with a single-day increase of 13.3% and an after-hours rise of 8% to $245.25 [1][4]. - The strong demand for flash memory and chip products has significantly driven the company's performance, benefiting from applications in consumer electronics and data centers [4]. Group 2: Market Impact - The inclusion of SanDisk in the S&P 500 will compel passive funds tracking the index to purchase its stock, potentially further increasing its share price [3][4]. - This adjustment reflects the overall improvement in the storage chip industry's market recognition, particularly in the context of an AI-driven technology cycle [3][4].
闪迪被纳入标普500指数，今年因“存储大牛市”暴涨