Nasdaq Composite Index sets new record high for second trading day in a row; Fourth highest volume day also established.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-25 February 2000-NASDAQ: Nasdaq Composite Index sets new record high for second trading day in a row; Fourth highest volume day also established (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:24022000 Washington, DC -- The Nasdaq Composite Index closed today in record territory with preliminary figures showing the Composite at 4617.65, up 67.32 points for the day and 13.48 percent for the year.

Today`s record marks the second consecutive day the Composite has closed at a record high, and the eleventh record close of the year. Yesterday`s record Composite close was 4550.33. The Nasdaq Stock Market also experienced its fourth heaviest trading session ever, with preliminary figures showing more than 1.943 billion shares changing hands. The...