catalyst
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The way ahead for the offer remains uncertain, given a rival bid from Banco BPM and other factors, but an eventual deal could offer a catalyst for Intesa’s investment case, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Once we move past the geopolitical shock, I think that’s going to be the catalyst enabling that broadening to resume,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
That was the catalyst for the paint recycling enterprise and helping to make it more affordable for people.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Unfortunately for crypto holders, June started out with a downward catalyst.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Firing at Fort Sumter was a key catalyst action of the Civil War.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
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