catalysts

NOUN

something which incites activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impetus incentive motivation stimulant

STRONG

adjuvant agitator enzyme goad impulse incendiary incitation incitement reactant reactionary spur synergist

WEAK

radical stimulus spark plug wave maker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block hindrance

WEAK

blockage preventer prevention

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catalysts

“We think now could be an opportune time to revisit the investment thesis,” says the bank, citing potential catalysts such as the possible sale of the O’Callaghans project and exploration updates at West Dome Underground.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Rubner concludes: “September took leverage and positioning out. Q4 brings earnings, catalysts, and buyers back in.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

But in Hackett’s view, it’s often difficult to pinpoint what’s driving bitcoin, since market catalysts are often very unpredictable.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Susquehanna analyst James Friedman raises his price target on IBM stock, citing ‘a number of upcoming quantum catalysts.’

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers