analyst
Americannoun
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a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis
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short for psychoanalyst See psychoanalyst
Etymology
Origin of analyst
1650–60; < French analyste, equivalent to analyse analysis + -iste -ist, by haplology from *analysiste
Example Sentences
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While those bearish on Bitcoin may see the recent lackluster price moves as evidence of the faddish nature of cryptos, one analyst views this period as a moment that will decide Bitcoin’s next step.
From Barron's
“It is not clear what sparked the rapid, significant increase in value to Nvidia’s $20 billion price,” wrote Seaport Research analyst Jay Goldberg in a research note.
From Barron's
But there are always exceptions, and analysts expect many of this year’s worst performers to come roaring back with double-digit gains in 2026.
From MarketWatch
The average estimate in a Wall Street Journal survey of analysts is for an above-average 169 Bcf withdrawal, which would turn the storage surplus over the five year average into a small deficit.
Investing in Big Tech stocks now requires a more selective approach, UBS analysts say, as trading correlations fall between the major players.
From MarketWatch
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