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momentum

[moh-men-tuhm] / moʊˈmɛn təm /


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This story is part of Image’s May Momentum issue, which looks at art as a sport and sport as an art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Daily Chartbook flags this S&P Global chart that shows an “unprecedented” six-week performance for the S&P 500 Momentum Index, which tracks stocks with high price momentum.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Momentum has begun to slow this year: Oklo is up 2.6% in 2026, lagging behind the benchmark index, which has risen 8.1%.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Momentum has rarely been Spurs' friend this year, but avoiding defeat at this stage is no small thing.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Momentum sends it sailing across the room to slam into a bookshelf and knock a ram’s skull to the ground.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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