catalyst
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A decisive breakdown would be a bearish catalyst supporting a deeper correction in the months ahead, targeting long-term trendline support near $264.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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
For cryptos, there’s another catalyst that could be pushing prices higher—Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The Negro writers and artists regarded Malcolm as the great catalyst, the man who inspired self-respect and devotion in the downtrodden millions.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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