benchmark
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Among the worst performers on Japan’s benchmark index, Sumitomo Electric Industries is down 4.9%, Taiyo Yuden is off 5.0%, and Lasertec is 4.9% lower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Among the best performers on Japan’s benchmark index, Nomura Research Institute rises 5.7%, Sanrio advances 5.2%, and Konami Group adds 5.0%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Eddington limit is a theoretical benchmark describing the point at which the outward pressure produced by radiation balances the inward pull of gravity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
She warned that higher benchmark yields in advanced economies could also spill over to emerging markets by tightening global financial conditions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 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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He also said lengthy construction schedules could hinder the company’s ability to hit some of its benchmarks, like deploying over 3 gigawatts of power by the end of 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
And without consistent benchmarks, it's not surprising that so much weight has been placed on Pisa's verdict.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Meta Platforms says its new Muse Wonder models match leading rivals on public benchmarks, adding momentum to its AI push.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
But Alert struggled to meet Walmart’s benchmarks on throughput and other measures and faced a cash crunch, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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