Value stocks' upward trend is on the verge of collapse, one of the last safe havens in the stock market is facing danger.

One of the few safe havens in the turbulence of the stock market this year is facing danger. Value stocks quietly surged in a good market this year. Now, the conflict in the Middle East may disrupt this trend, leaving investors almost nowhere to seek refuge amid concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence and geopolitical conflicts. The Russell 1000 value stock index has risen 2.4% so far this year, outperforming the 9.1% decline in the Russell 1000 growth stock index, marking the largest advantage since 2022. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index fell 3.8% and recently posted its worst quarterly performance in nearly four years. Some of the stocks leading the rise in the value stock index include: SanDisk, up 196% this year; Moderna, up 67%; and Acadia Healthcare, up 69%. However, with the escalating conflict in Iran disturbing the stock market, pushing oil prices higher, and sparking concerns about an economic recession, the uptrend of many value stocks is now in jeopardy. Since the end of February, the Russell 1000 value stock index has fallen 4.3% following the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran. During this period, Nike's stock price dropped by 29%, while the stock prices of homebuilder Lennar and American Southwest Airlines both fell by about 24%. Banks, utilities, and other stocks closely related to the economy also declined during this period. Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Asset Management, said, "The wall of worry is fully building."