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According to the financial-data firm MSCI, since the end of 2000 — just over a quarter-century ago — their standard index of U.S. stocks has generated total shareholder returns of 815%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
An alternate idea would be to keep California on permanent standard time, which is allowed under federal law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The European market for standard steels remained cautious and import volumes increased ahead of new trade measures, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The average lasted about 7.7 months, and during that time momentum fell 11% when measured against the standard index.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the Renaissance the standard system involved three books.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Per the act, the FDA was ordered by Congress to establish traceability standards for high-risk foods, but the food industry pushed back, asking for additional time to comply with recordkeeping and coordination demands, citing complexity.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Residents rightly expect businesses operating in Birmingham to maintain high standards and provide safe environments for customers," said councillor Sam Forsyth, chair of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
In a notable math gain, 39.7% of students met or exceeded standards for their grade level, up 3 percentage points from a year earlier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
That is an opportunity to expand one-off deals and to shape global standards for digital commerce and artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
He was 37, still young by our standards, but on the threshold of old age by those of the sixteenth century.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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