triggers

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A reading below 4% generally triggers a sell signal and it’s worth noting that the median market decline, following the 24 sell signals observed in the last fifteen years, is -1%.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Italy’s energy minister said in March that the country’s coal-powered plants—currently on standby—could be reactivated if the conflict in the Middle East triggers an energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Among the sale triggers: first-quarter earnings likely in June, second-quarter earnings, and then a series of dates set two weeks apart starting in late August.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"It turned out that roseoflavin triggers ferroptosis in low concentrations," says the group leader, "our experiments show the feasibility of this concept."

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

“It could be the pills are delaying your sickness. Even without any pills, it could be you just haven’t met any of your triggers yet.”

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon