bellwether

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Many investors—especially old-timers—see the transportation average as an economic bellwether, since so many goods travel by truck or rail.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Walmart, a bellwether for the U.S. economy, reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion Monday, becoming the ninth-largest U.S. company, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

KGM’s lawyers employed the unique theory of product liability, which will serve as a bellwether strategy for the many future social media addiction cases.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

As an industry bellwether, TSMC’s results are often interpreted as a read-across for demand across the wider semiconductor and electronics supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"What's the matter with the bellwether?" said Lane sententiously.

From The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories by Dunbar, Paul Laurence