input question: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC rose 39.39 points , or 2.2 percent , to 1,826.33 , after losing more than 2 percent on Tuesday .
The blue-chip Dow Jones industrial average .DJI jumped 194.14 points , or 2.09 percent , to 9,469.20 after sinking more than 1 percent a day earlier .
output answer: no

input question: The value of the deal has increased since BP first announced it in February .
The value of BP 's investment has risen since the deal was announced in February .
output answer: yes

input question: Gold 's rise pulled other precious metals higher , shunting silver to $ 4.81 / 83 an ounce from $ 4.77 / 79 last quoted in New York .
Gold 's bounce pulled other precious metals higher , sending silver to $ 4.83 / 85 an ounce from $ 4.80 / 82 last quoted in New York .
output answer: no

input question: Missouri Gov. Bob Holden asked the White House to declare a federal disaster in 39 counties .
Gov. Bob Holden asked Bush to declare 39 Missouri counties disaster areas .
output answer:
yes