Tom Lee: False narrative to think bull market is in trouble

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 08, 2026 at 19:18  |  5:15  |  CNBC
Speakers
Tom Lee — Managing Partner & Head of Research, Fundstrat

Summary

Tom Lee discusses the recent market pullback, attributing it to jitters over AI trade strength, equity raising by major tech companies, and geopolitical tensions. He argues the bull market remains intact and expects the market to absorb the upcoming SpaceX IPO well. He also defends the crypto narrative as a downstream beneficiary of AI.

  • Market pullback attributed to three jitters: AI trade concerns, big tech equity raising, and geopolitical tensions.
  • Tom Lee believes the bull market is still in very good shape.
  • Crypto narrative tied to blockchain necessity and AI security exploits.
  • SpaceX IPO expected to be absorbed well with 7 trillion cash on sidelines.
  • Institutional investors are cautious until June 12 but Lee views that as misplaced.
  • AI security exploits are increasing across financial services.
  • Wall Street tokenization of equities and real estate is a key innovation.
  • Tom Lee recommends investors not throw in the towel on crypto.
Ideas
Tom Lee Managing Partner & Head of Research, Fundstrat 1:37
Bull market is still intact.
The bull market is still intact despite recent jitters over AI trade strength, equity raising by big tech (Google, SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta), and geopolitical tensions. The pullback is temporary and the bull market remains in very good shape.
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Speakers: Tom Lee  · Tickers: SPY