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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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The Computex conference next week is anticipated to be a significant catalyst for Nvidia’s stock.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Artificial-intelligence advances have been a primary catalyst for this corporate profit boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

His office’s investigation into a homelessness service provider, he said, became a catalyst for federal wire fraud charges in January amid allegations a man took $23 million in public funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The next catalyst for the stock is likely to be announcements at the Computex conference, the annual event which acts as a showcase for Taiwan’s technology industry.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Thomas had an overwhelming feeling that all of these changes were a spur, a catalyst for the endgame.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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