Tom Lee: The stock market bottom is in

CNBC Television | April 08, 2026 at 09:31 PM UTC
Bullish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Tom Lee asserts 'the bottom is in' for the market, projecting the S&P 500 to reach 7300.
  • He notes that a 'rolling bear market' has already occurred across 70% of the S&P, including energy, financials, Mag 7, and software, suggesting much negativity is priced in.
  • Key sectors expected to lead the market higher include Tech, Crypto (Ethereum), Mag 7, Software, Industrials, Financials, and Small-Caps, especially as oil prices cool.
  • The US economy's resilience during wartime makes US stocks attractive, and while an inflation shock is anticipated, the Fed's potential shift towards cuts is seen as a positive.

AI Summary

Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes the market bottom is in, with the S&P 500 poised to reach 7300. He attributes the market's resilience to prior 'rolling bear markets' in various sectors and expects leadership from tech, crypto, industrials, financials, and small-caps as oil prices stabilize. He acknowledges an inflation shock is coming but remains optimistic about the market's ability to absorb it.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 90%
Consensus Bullish 90%