catalyst
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A decisive breakdown would be a bearish catalyst supporting a deeper correction in the months ahead, targeting long-term trendline support near $264.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
For analysts at BofA Securities, Foundayo’s launch is a potential catalyst ahead of the company’s next earnings report later this month.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Some analysts think this is finally the year that Apple will unveil a foldable iPhone — and the impending launch has been hailed as a potential catalyst for the stock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
"Everybody was trying to figure out, 'How did DeepSeek do it?'. And it's really… been a very positive catalyst for the Chinese AI ecosystem."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Then, I'll release hydrazine, very slowly, over the iridium catalyst, to turn it into N2 and H2.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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Chemistry - Introductory
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