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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /
NOUN
something which incites activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impetus incentive motivation stimulant
STRONG
adjuvant agitator enzyme goad impulse incendiary incitation incitement reactant reactionary spur synergist
WEAK
radical stimulus spark plug wave maker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block hindrance
WEAK
blockage preventer prevention

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For analysts at BofA Securities, Foundayo’s launch is a potential catalyst ahead of the company’s next earnings report later this month.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Another catalyst will come from first-quarter earnings, which will get a boost from a recently disclosed sale of one of its quantum computers.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Some analysts think this is finally the year that Apple will unveil a foldable iPhone — and the impending launch has been hailed as a potential catalyst for the stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"Everybody was trying to figure out, 'How did DeepSeek do it?'. And it's really… been a very positive catalyst for the Chinese AI ecosystem."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He was rarely the catalyst for their activities, and he was proud.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner