benchmark
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How, they ponder, can the Wall Street benchmark be even higher than it was before the Iran war started while the conflict is only on pause during the largest oil supply disruption in history?
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
“Today’s benchmark of any progress will probably be whether Iran sends any negotiators to peace talks, now that U.S. representatives are already on their way there.” said Chris Turner, global head of markets at ING.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The benchmark S&P 500 index jumped by 9.5% - one of its largest single-day gains since the Second World War.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
In fact, another run of gains for the tech-focused benchmark would extend its winning streak to 13, the longest since 1992.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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