After the Ex Div date I think the stock price could tumble 10% to 20% as the next dividend will be 30% less. Also after 24 Feb 2010 (Report due) the stock price could go down another 10% to 20%. I have sold out of WDC at present and will buy back some time in March for the long term. See my previous e-mail's for details.
Don't leave it until the day before to sell so you can avoid the stampede. The price could still go up a little but it is not worth the risk IMO.
The chart shows the OBV going up but the Stockhastic on the way down. I would suggest that the only thing holding the share price up is the Dividends.
IMO,DYOR. I am no expert.
WDC Price at posting:
$9.76 Sentiment: ST Sell Disclosure: Not Held