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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
10
The Associated Press reports that the forecast of an 18,000,000 bushel smaller 1928 U.S. wheat yield than July projections boosted the wheat market in Chicago trading. Prices closed near day’s highs while corn, oats, and provisions also rose amid strong stock and cotton markets and favorable crop expectations.
Extensive short covering and favorable earnings push the New York Stock Exchange higher. United States Steel and major steel issues rise as optimism about the economy supports demand for shares while rails gain modestly and foreign exchange remains volatile. Local turnover shows strong buying by professionals amid a strong opening not seen in months.
The Lauzier-Wolcott Co notes a strong market tone with improving sentiment after favorable Q2 earnings from United States Steel and other leaders. Steel and other shares rise on broadened buying, despite some sugar and tire concerns. analysts predict further price gains with anticipated fall improvements. Judge Gary of U S Steel calls current conditions satisfactory for manufacturers and GM and Marland Oil executives forecast higher prices amid supply worries and overproduction trimming by spring.
The refined sugar market remained soft in New York Aus with prices down 25 to 35 points. Fine granulated sugar quoted 7.90 to 8.00 cents as demand stayed light and buyers hesitated amid unsettled spot market sentiment. Futures closed easy with about 45,000 tons traded: September 4.08c, December 3.83c, March 3.27c, May 3.36c.
In New York on Aug 1 Associated Press reports bar silver at 62 1/2 cents, Mexican dollars at 47 1/2 cents. In London on Aug 1 the price of bar silver is 30 1/2 pence per ounce and money rate at 2 1/2 percent.
New York and Chicago market notes report butter firmer with state dairy firsts at 41 41%c on the New York side and creamery extras at 41c. Eggs are firm on the Pacific coast with extras at 38 3%c. Chicago lists butter higher with creamery extras at 41c, standards 40c, and firsts around 36 40c. eggs unchanged with receipts of 17,409 cases.
New York on August 1 recorded dull copper with electrolytic at 14 14 1/2 cents for spot and nearby. Zinc prices in the East and St Louis region eased to about 6.25 cents for spot and nearby delivery. Antimony quoted at 7.70 to 7.80 cents.
New York money markets show ruling rate at 6 percent with closing bid at 5 percent and offered at 5 percent. Call loans against acceptances at 6 percent, time loans firm with mixed collateral for 60 to 90 days at 5 and 5 percent, 4 to 6 months at 5 percent. Prime commercial paper around 1 to 4 percent.
London August 1 Standard copper futures at £65 and spot £72. Tin futures £1849 names and spot £1863 17s 6d. Lead spot £24 Te 64, futures £24 be. Zinc spot £31 16s 4d, futures £31 26 64. Prices quoted for London Metal Exchange trading articles.
Denver August 1 Mrs Katherine O Connor a Denver society woman was found guilty in a United States district court today of illegal possession of liquor and fined 400 dollars which her attorney paid.
The six months ended June 30 show a surplus after all charges of 41,585,600 dollars. This equals 1.68 dollars per common share versus 1.32 dollars in the prior year. At a special meeting, Butte New York Copper stockholders extended mortgage foreclosure deadlines to November 1 to allow time to raise funds to satisfy indebtedness.
The Associated Press lists irregular foreign quotations in cents for nations including Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany and more. It also shows specific demand and cable rates with figures for each country and Montreal dated August 1.
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