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
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
Marl-Brock had been telling others and that was "the catalyst" for what happened later.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Financial innovation has long been celebrated as a catalyst for efficiency, inclusion, and growth.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I may have been a catalyst for rebellion, but a leader should be someone with conviction, and I’m barely a convert myself.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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Vocabulary lists containing catalyst
Break It Down: Cata
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