catalyst

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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

For one, Materne thinks growing adoption of “usage-based” performance metrics is one potential catalyst.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Marl-Brock had been telling others and that was "the catalyst" for what happened later.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Friday’s non-farm payrolls report could be a critical catalyst for the currency, the Revacy Fund said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It could be that this penury was the catalyst for Bobby’s often-criticized “greediness” later in his career.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady