noun
good material; valuable data
General term for high-quality material, useful information, or promising content for a purpose.
このインタビューは記事の好材料だ。
This interview is great material for an article.
彼の研究は新薬開発の好材料になる。
His research will provide valuable data for new drug development.
noun
positive factor (for the stock market); good news
Finance term for news or data that is likely to boost stock prices.
決算発表は市場にとって好材料となった。
The earnings report was a positive factor for the market.