predictor

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The good news for investors is that high valuations for stocks have historically been a poor predictor of returns over the following year–a pricey market can and often does move higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, traditional underwriting criteria isn’t exactly a good predictor of whether a college or graduate student will be able to repay their loans.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Primary turnout isn’t a reliable predictor of general-election outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Low albumin levels -- known as hypoalbuminemia -- emerged as the strongest predictor of severe outcomes, including death, across diverse patient groups on multiple continents.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

It’s also a powerful predictor of how we act in certain kinds of spontaneous situations.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell