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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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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

Financial innovation has long been celebrated as a catalyst for efficiency, inclusion, and growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Perhaps there is some special inorganic, nonliving catalyst in the soil that is able to fix atmospheric gases and convert them into organic molecules.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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