[Tom Lee: The Next 18-24 Months Could Be 'One of the Best Periods of Life,' Retail Investors Will Drive the Rally] BlockBeats News, April 21: In an interview with CNBC today, Tom Lee stated that retail investors will be the primary fuel for the next wave of stock market growth. He believes that many retail investors missed the rebound during the previous war-related sell-off, and now, as panic subsides, they will re-enter the market, providing significant buying power to push the stock market higher. As a result, under the trend of retail capital returning and continued corporate earnings growth, investors may experience 'one of the best periods of life' in the next 18-24 months. However, Tom Lee also emphasized short-term risks, noting that the market may still test the new Federal Reserve Chair before it can begin to rise.