Here are two sentences:

The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC inched down 1 point , or 0.11 percent , to 1,650 .

The broad Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX inched up 3 points , or 0.32 percent , to 970 .

no

Here are two sentences:

Justice John Paul Stevens compared the interrogation of Martinez to " an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . "

Writing for the minority , Justice John Paul Stevens said the interrogation was akin to " an attempt to obtain an involuntary confession from a prisoner by torturous methods . "

yes

Here are two sentences:

He had said before the meeting that he planned to urge Chinese officials to move quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .

He has said he plans to urge Chinese officials during the G20 meeting to move more quickly to adopt a more flexible currency system .
yes