Here are two sentences:

The Nasdaq composite index rose 13.70 , or 0.8 per cent , to 1700.34 .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gained 13.73 points , or 0.81 percent , to finish at 1,700.34 .
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1). no;
2). yes;
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