bellwether
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But what they still lack is a sustained rebound in tech stocks—the bellwether sector that has powered the S&P 500 throughout the bull market that began in late 2022.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The first bellwether there is set to begin in Oakland this summer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
They believe the outcome bodes well for the eight bellwether trials set to follow in the months ahead.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Keep small-caps on your radar, though, and not just because of their bellwether status.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Everything was sweet and still, save, indeed, the carol of the birds, or the tinkle of some restless bellwether.
From Henrietta Temple A Love Story by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.