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CITADEL'S RUBNER SEES TECH SELLOFF AS BUY SIGNAL

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, MAY 23, 2026

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Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at Citadel Securities, views the recent tech decline as a buying opportunity. He reports no observable drop in AI spending and demand despite market weakness.

Rubner expressed confidence in US megacap technology stocks, arguing that current valuations present an attractive entry point for investors. His outlook contradicts concerns about cooling AI investment that have weighed on tech stocks recently. The Citadel Securities executive also flagged bullish sentiment on consumer trading, suggesting retail investor activity remains robust despite broader market volatility. Rubner's comments reflect a broader conviction among major market participants that technology sector pullbacks may be temporary rather than indicative of fundamental weakness in AI adoption and spending trends. His stance suggests institutional investors are positioning defensively while maintaining exposure to megcap tech through selective buying.

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