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determinant

[dih-tur-muh-nuhnt] / dɪˈtɜr mə nənt /














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And how a company is incorporating AI remains a key determinant External link of whether or not their stock is participating in the rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The crucial determinant of market direction, however, is what Hartnett calls the Maginot Line of the 5% level on the 30-year U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Such a move might generate fears of future inflation and push up long-term interest rates, an important determinant of mortgage costs and businesses’ borrowing expenses, Musalem said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery confirms that the stand-alone platform era is ending, with scale becoming the primary determinant of competitiveness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I have been dwelling on latitude, readily assessed by a glance at a map, because it is a major determinant of climate, growing conditions, and ease of spread of food production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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