LT Weekly: Jun 13, 2025
Risk off raised its head again as we ended this week, leaving the major indices slightly down for the 5-day period (the S&P 500 fell -0.4% and Nasdaq fell -0.6%). Geopolitical tensions escalated, adding to the already uncertain market dynamics, which offset growing optimism on the tariff front. Next week’s FOMC will be a key event in shedding light on the next market directional move as well.
Regarding key sector updates and themes this week, see below for what we found most impactful.
- *New Report* LionTree's Lens: Sector Insights & A Look Ahead, Summer 2025
- WBD Creates A Clearer Path To Media M&A
- Apple WWDC: Evolutionary…Not Revolutionary
- The US Retains Its Supercomputer Lead + Other Key Supercomputer Items Of Note
- A Long List Of Key AI Developments & Milestones This Week…
- Media Entertainment Was Active On The Update Front
- One Group That Doesn’t Like AI = Online Publishers
- Grab Bag: The Switch 2 Sells Out / Social Media Roadblock / DASH’s Ad Tech Acq
Enjoy the read and have a nice weekend.
Best,
Leslie
*New Report* LionTree's Lens: Sector Insights & A Look Ahead, Summer 2025
We wanted to start by highlighting our LionTree’s Lens: Sector Insights & A Look Ahead, Summer 2025 which offers an updated snapshot of the trends and market dynamics shaping the TMT and consumer space.
Markets have staged a strong rebound from earlier this year, helping to bring renewed energy to both IPO and M&A activity. While many investors are still playing it safe for now in some ways, Wall Street is looking ahead to 2026 with more optimism, even as questions around tariffs, regulation, and the broader macro picture remain.
In this edition, we also touch on how AI is transforming shopping and online search (which we are very excited about), streaming platforms’ progress toward profitability, the evolving sports betting landscape amid tax uncertainties, the connectivity sector’s push for price locks, the domino effects of the advances in autonomous vehicles, ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech, and more.
CLICK HERE to watch the ~20-minute video presentation and to access the full slide deck.