predictor
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The bad news is that valuations have been a much stronger predictor of subsequent 10-year returns.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Research suggests it is a better predictor of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Low albumin levels -- known as hypoalbuminemia -- emerged as the strongest predictor of severe outcomes, including death, across diverse patient groups on multiple continents.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
In the midst of award season, the Writers Guild Awards are generally considered a predictor for which films might be Academy Award contenders.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Perhaps as a result, a child’s economic background is a better predictor of school performance in the United States than in Denmark, the Netherlands, or France, one study found.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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