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momentum

[moh-men-tuhm] / moʊˈmɛn təm /


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On Tuesday, the stock successfully tested its 21-day exponential moving average, a key reference point for momentum traders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Companies tend to issue when equity demand is strong, earnings momentum is healthy and investor risk appetite is elevated.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“We are at risk of slowing down or stopping momentum on safe water solutions statewide, and that’s something that we can’t afford to stop.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It will help the defensive-minded teams like Jordan that they will get three-minute hydration breaks at this World Cup, which turns the games into quarters and disrupt momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Wonderful! I think this will really help us keep the momentum going,” she said.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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