A former JPMorgan strategist has indicated that under current market conditions, semiconductor and memory stocks could face downside risks of up to 30%. Marko Kolanovic, who previously served as the bank's chief strategist, suggested that the recent rally in chip-related stocks may be driven more by momentum than by fundamentals. He noted similarities to past market levels when valuations were lower. Kolanovic mentioned that about a week ago, when the S&P 500 and oil prices were near current levels, memory-related stocks traded approximately 30% lower than they do now. This comparison implies that recent gains may have outpaced broader macroeconomic trends. These comments come as investors weigh strong demand from artificial intelligence against concerns over valuation levels and potential cyclical fluctuations in the semiconductor industry.
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