Stocks have been flying higher lately as excitement over new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and prospects for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve combined to help push the S 500 up 16% since Oct. 27.

At this point, a market crash seems unlikely, but you can never rule one out. There's always the potential for a black swan event like a new war or a pandemic that can tank the market, and it's never a bad idea to be prepared for a pullback with a list of stocks you'd want to buy if share prices dive. Two that look to me like no-brainer buys if their prices fall again are JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Let's take a closer look.

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