Do these two sentences mean the same thing?
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 .

Pick from: 1). no 2). yes...I think the answer is
2).