Speculation about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's retirement intensified following reports two days ago that he was hospitalized for dehydration after falling ill at a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia on March 20, with the Court confirming the brief treatment. The 76-year-old associate justice, who remains fully active in oral arguments and opinions, has faced persistent rumors since February of a potential exit at the end of the current term in late June or early July, strategically timed under a Republican president and Senate majority to facilitate confirmation of a conservative successor before 2026 midterms. No public statements from Alito indicate plans to retire, and historical precedent shows justices often delay until favorable political windows; upcoming term decisions and health updates could sway trader assessments.