Microsoft compares its stock performance annually to two stock indices: NASDAQ and the S&P 500.The NASDAQ covers over 400 high-tech companies,including Apple,Dell,and Intel.The S&P is a broader index and includes stocks from many industries.These stock indices are useful ________ that allow the public to assess whether Microsoft has a competitive advantage.
A) Targets
B) Benchmarks
C) Reports
D) Markets

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The NASDAQ and the S&P 500 are useful benchmarks that allow the public to assess which company has a competitive advantage.

Microsoft Compares Its Stock Performance Annually to Two Stock Indices