KLA's 10-Year Summer Pattern Defies 'Sell in May' in Volatile Semiconductors

Fresh commentary today challenges the 'sell in May and go away' adage, highlighting KLA Corporation's 10-year recurring seasonal rally precisely in the early May window, signaling institutional buying over broad market weakness. Two Benzinga articles, at 14:16 and 18:16 UTC, argue markets are now sector-driven with summer opportunities, urging defined-risk options like at-the-money calls or bull call spreads to capture upside. They flag elevated volatility from an Iran headline spiking crude from $88 to $100, plus SPY and VIX swings, stressing tactical trades over blanket selling.