                          tence -k- the. techndlogy-hedvy Nasdaq  Composite Index gained -25,75-points , oF 1.5  ercent.., to 1,746.46: , its highest close in.  bout 15 months . :    tence ‘2: The. technology-laced Nasdaq  Composite Index. XIC was down 1.55 points.  lor 0.09 percent, at 1,744.91 .