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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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The Computex conference next week is anticipated to be a significant catalyst for Nvidia’s stock.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Artificial-intelligence advances have been a primary catalyst for this corporate profit boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

His office’s investigation into a homelessness service provider, he said, became a catalyst for federal wire fraud charges in January amid allegations a man took $23 million in public funds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“That is also a catalyst for small-cap investing overall. Hence, the rally in the key small cap index despite some obvious macro headwinds.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The Negro writers and artists regarded Malcolm as the great catalyst, the man who inspired self-respect and devotion in the downtrodden millions.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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