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Aug 5, 1997 2:51 PM

Nasdaq Jumps, Dow Sags

Technology stocks continued charging, with the Nasdaq Composite Index up 16.08 to its fifth straight record close, 1621.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 11.38 to 8187.07.

Technology stocks continued charging, with the Nasdaq Composite Index up 16.08 to its fifth straight record close, 1621.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 11.38 to 8187.07.

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