bellwether

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As an industry bellwether, TSMC’s results are often interpreted as a read-across for demand across the wider semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Those screenings are a good bellwether for whether a child is struggling to see in class, said Chung with Western University.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

We think in flocks and once in the flock we go wherever the bellwether leads us.

From Leaves in the Wind by Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George)