The S&P 500's recent gains are largely fueled by AI-related stocks, with 85% of the rally concentrated in a few major hyperscalers. Semiconductor stocks, including those in the SOXX index, show signs of extreme overvaluation, nearing historical bubble levels, which raises the risk of a market pullback. This growth in AI infrastructure is heavily dependent on continued capital expenditure by hyperscalers, creating systemic risks if demand weakens. A near-term pullback to 7,200–7,000 on the S&P 500 is expected, though a year-end target of 7,700–7,800 remains amid ongoing momentum driven by fear of missing out (FOMO).
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