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If could only pick one direction, defensive value stocks serve as the primary tactical hedge against imminent short-term volatility; while high-beta tech/software remains vital for long-term structural shifts like AI or cloud, the exhaustion from a 10-day rally makes taking profits the more prudent immediate move

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