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SPY has pulled back from its 697 high to around 649. Historical patterns from the last three dips suggest a ~9% pullback (around the 630 level) is a strong support zone and buying opportunity. Scale into SPY on dips, buying heavily if it reaches the 630 area. Global recession risks, job stagnation, or prolonged geopolitical conflicts could drive the market down further to a 10-15% drop.

AI and data center stocks have run up 3–10x across big and small caps. These valuations are highly stretched ("a lot of air to give back") and are likely to follow the pattern of previous hype cycles like the 2024 SaaS run-up. Expect a slow deflation and downside in AI/tech high-flyers over the next 6-8 months. AI hype continues longer than expected or sector rotation keeps the broader tech index elevated.

Large-cap SaaS stocks (like MSFT, ADBE, ORCL) have already been beaten down due to AI fears. Because they are rotationally diverse, money leaving overhyped sectors may rotate back into these established, beaten-down names. Monitor large-cap SaaS for a rebound as capital rotates out of overextended AI hardware/energy plays. Broader market recession drags down all tech stocks regardless of previous corrections.