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catalyst

[kat-l-ist] / ˈkæt l ɪst /


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And, of course, as Snider pointed out, the possibility of the Fed taking a more dovish tack could provide a more bullish equity catalyst.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

"If you can trick gold into dissociating oxygen, it can actually become a very effective catalyst for certain reactions," Montemore said.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

A major catalyst was hiring Adele and Stormzy's producer Fraser T Smith, whose "calming" influence helped the band refocus.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The potential sale of its 50% stake in its JV Pengerang Petrochemical remains a key catalyst, as it could remove a major earnings drag, reduce forex volatility and improve earnings predictability, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

At home Brian was virtually silent, and Tony wasn’t sure what had been the catalyst for his keen intellect, or how and from where he had acquired it.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

For Sinner, they became catalysts for greater heights.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Scientists are also exploring gold catalysts for applications such as removing carbon monoxide from vehicle exhaust and producing propylene oxide, another widely used industrial chemical.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Semiconductors are going through a “transitory period marked by volatility,” Susanto told MarketWatch, adding that catalysts like upward earnings revisions will likely not occur in the near term.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Those four things might be considered catalysts to lift the stock.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 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




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