catalyst
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The way ahead for the offer remains uncertain, given a rival bid from Banco BPM and other factors, but an eventual deal could offer a catalyst for Intesa’s investment case, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Investors were already concerned about extended valuations in the AI realm, which has been the main catalyst for a global market surge in the past two years, eclipsing worries about the Middle East crisis.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
That was the catalyst for the paint recycling enterprise and helping to make it more affordable for people.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Semiconductors are the next catalyst for imports, where heavy policy support is driving incremental gains but reliance on imported advanced chips remains, BofA says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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