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By Trivariate’s tally, 238 stocks in the S&P 500, or nearly 48%, were up in the first quarter, while 57% of the index beat the stock-market benchmark.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The benchmark 10-year JGB futures are 0.06 yen higher at 130.25 yen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While Vanguard Wellington’s fixed-income benchmark targets high-quality corporate bonds, she currently has just over 20% of her sleeve invested in Treasuries.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Though Brent crude, the international benchmark, also spiked 3.5%, or $3.71, its settlement value of $109.03 put it lower than WTI for the first time since May 18, 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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