benchmark

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A high-beta stock is one that is significantly more volatile than the overall market benchmark.

From MarketWatch

Many early childhood education experts rely on the National Institute for Early Education Research’s 10 quality benchmarks to make broad assessments in all states that offer public preschool programs.

From Los Angeles Times

There is little doubt that the central bank for the 21-nation single-currency area will keep its benchmark rate on hold at two percent for its fifth straight meeting.

From Barron's

But she added that staples could have a little more room to run since many actively managed funds still own less of the sector compared with their benchmarks.

From Barron's

If “return on investment” becomes the top benchmark, educators will scramble to prove their college is the “best” for post-graduation wealth accumulation—forget the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal