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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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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

That was the catalyst for the paint recycling enterprise and helping to make it more affordable for people.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“That would provide a bullish catalyst for USD/JPY heading into the weekend,” Simpson adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

UBS analyst David Vogt does not expect Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference to be a positive catalyst for its stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Rosa Parks was a true catalyst for change and she was only one person.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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