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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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“It was the catalyst for us realizing we were serious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The brokerage sees this as a near-term earnings catalyst for the Indonesian transportation services provider that hasn’t been fully priced into FY 2026 consensus forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The new Nvidia partnership might just be the catalyst to propel shares higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

In that event, U.S. stocks may have a meaningful upside catalyst hiding in plain sight.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

It could be that this penury was the catalyst for Bobby’s often-criticized “greediness” later in his career.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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