bellwether

But this cycle is distinct because it may be defined by a region’s restoration as the nation’s bellwether.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

June 22 turned out to be the all-time high on both the iShares semiconductor exchange-traded fund and SK Hynix, perhaps the sector bellwether after its meteoric rally of the previous year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

Nvidia is considered the bellwether for the AI spending frenzy, with its results largely determined by mega purchases from AI giants such as OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft and xAI.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

“The precipitous decline of X is the bellwether for a new era of the Internet that simply feels less fun than it used to be. Remember having fun online?” he wrote.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

I want you all to meet Princess Lalla, from Con-stan-ti-no-ple—” Gus, the barker, was approaching with long, swift strides, the crowd milling behind him, like sheep following a bellwether.

From Girl Alone by Anne Austin

Airline, trucking and railroad stocks are often considered market bellwethers, given the companies’ vital role in moving goods and raw materials that power the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

One of the most critical retail bellwethers, restaurants, saw a slight decline in sales in December.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026

Magnificent Seven members Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Tesla are due this week, with other bellwethers including Texas Instruments, Boeing and Mastercard providing an idea about the state of the economy.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

While the groups vote independently, that shared base has made the DGA one of the most reliable bellwethers in the Oscar directing race.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

Themselves the victims of conditions, they were the bellwethers to millions of victims compelled to follow their leadership.

From The Grain of Dust by David Graham Phillips