Problem: Wwo sentences:
PC-related products were the strongest sellers , with microprocessors up 5.6 percent and DRAMs up 8.2 percent , the SIA said .
In July , PC-related products were the strongest sector with microprocessors up 5.6 per cent and DRAMs up 8.2 per cent over June .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI was down 63.09 points , or 0.68 percent , at 9,270.70 .
In the first hour of trading , the Dow Jones industrial average was up 12.98 , or 0.1 percent , at 9,346.77 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
It was the first suicide attack in Israel since October 4 , when a bomber killed 23 people .
The first Palestinian suicide attack in Israel killed eight people in April 1994 in the centre of Afula .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Schneiderman said this fare price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial condition as well as riders ' concerns about having to pay 33 percent more to ride in a recession .
Schneiderman said the price would reflect the agency 's legitimate financial status as well as riders ' concerns about having to pay 33 percent more at the turnstile in a recession .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes