Sandisk (SNDK) Climbs 16% as New Exec Joins Board

We recently published 10 Stocks Powering Into 2026 With Explosive Gains. Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) is one of the top performers on Friday. Sandisk snapped a four-day losing streak on Friday, soaring 15.95 percent to close at $275.24 on as investors took heart from the addition of a solar firm executive to its board of directors. Effective last Tuesday, December 30, First Solar Chief Finance Officer Alexander Bradley officially joined Sandisk Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SNDK) board of directors and audit committee. A Sandisk SSD Bradley has served as Sandisk Corporation’s (NASDAQ:SNDK) CFO since 2016. Prior to his Finance leadership position, he served as vice president for both treasury and project finance, where he structured and financed major solar projects worldwide. He also worked in investment banking and leveraged finance at HSBC in London and New York, focusing on the energy and utilities sector. He also served as an officer and board member of the general partner of 8point3 Energy Partners. “Alex brings exceptional operational finance expertise and strategic insights to Sandisk’s board,” said David Goeckeler, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Sandisk. “His unique understanding of how to successfully navigate the demands of a capital-intensive industry will strengthen our ability to deliver sustainable, long-term returns for our shareholders.” While we acknowledge the potential of SNDK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.