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
Both stocks have been rattled by fears of artificial-intelligence disruption, but KeyBanc Capital Markets noted that the companies’ inclusion in Project Glasswing could be a stock catalyst.
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
Marl-Brock had been telling others and that was "the catalyst" for what happened later.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
“Probably sounds dumb, but the end of Carl felt like the end of normal for me. Eventually my sister left, too. It was like...the catalyst for this foundation-shifting chain reaction.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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This Week in Words: March 3 – 9, 2018
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Chemistry - Introductory
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