catalyst
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Zijin Mining is Citi’s top sector pick, with the bank opening a 30-day upside catalyst watch on its Hong Kong and China stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
The latest catalyst is an upgrade from D.A.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
“It was the catalyst for us realizing we were serious.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
As investors search for the next catalyst, fresh federal support could be exactly what delivers.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
“Probably sounds dumb, but the end of Carl felt like the end of normal for me. Eventually my sister left, too. It was like...the catalyst for this foundation-shifting chain reaction.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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This Week in Words: March 3 – 9, 2018
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Chemistry - Introductory
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