** Shares of data storage products maker Western Digital WDC.O rise 3% to $48.00 premarket
** WDC says will repurchase shares worth $2 billion
** Repurchase authorization is effective immediately
** "Program underscores our strong confidence in Western Digital's future, the depth of our product portfolio, and the long-term value we see in our business" - CEO Irving Tan
** Analysts' average rating on the stock is "buy", their median PT is $58.0 - LSEG
** WDC up ~3% YTD
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