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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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“Everyone knows these are great assets, but what’s the catalyst to unlock that value?” said Curry Baker, an analyst at Guggenheim Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

Unfortunately for crypto holders, June started out with a downward catalyst.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It sounds unbelievable to me that one person can be a catalyst for such a change.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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