QUES: An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by an eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , researchers have found .

An experimental drug can slow the loss of vision caused by a maddening eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness among the elderly , doctors reported on Saturday .

The sentences above mean the same or not?
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ANS: yes

[Q]: Last week , Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic ties and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

The move follows a recent proposal by Mr Vajpayee , whoended an 18-month chill in relations by ordering normalisation of diplomatic links and restoration of air services with Pakistan .

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[A]: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Shares of EDS gained $ 1.49 , or 6.6 percent , to $ 23.999 early Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange .
Shares were off 30 cents , or 1.3 percent , at $ 22.58 on Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange .
Do they have the same meaning? OPTIONS:
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Answer: no

Here are two sentences:

Shares in Wal-Mart closed at $ 58.28 , up 16 cents , in Tuesday trading on the New York Stock Exchange .

Wal-Mart shares rose 16 cents to close at $ 58.28 on the New York Stock Exchange .
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yes

Q: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was down 27.13 points , or 1.64 percent , at 1,626.49 , based on the latest data .

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > declined 25.78 points , or 1.56 percent , to 1,627.84 .

Please tell me if the sentences above mean the same.
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A: yes

[Q]: Printer maker Lexmark International Inc. spurted $ 3.95 to $ 63.35 , recouping some of the $ 14.10 it lost Monday .
Other gainers included Lexmark , which rose $ US3.95 to $ US63.35 , recouping some of the $ US14.10 it lost Monday .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?
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[A]:
yes