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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
10
Market notes from Chicago and Minneapolis show wheat prices rising on strong export demand and expected lower government stock figures. May and July contracts led gains amid late buying, while corn and oats weakened on ample receipts. Butter and eggs in New York remained firm with steady to higher prices across grades.
New York stocks opened steady on March 9 under speculative uneasiness linked to broker loans and a reserve deficit from the clearing house report. Prices rose to 4 to 5 percent then closed near highs as many issues showed strength. Highlights included American Safety Razor at a record high, Laclede Gas advancing, and United States Steel slipping after a brief gain. Public offerings loom with 240,000 shares of a Chicago department store anticipated. Time money rates remained firm around 4 percent maturities, with broader market activity reflecting anticipated financing in coming weeks.
Traders pressed Bearish tactics to shake credit fears as demand funds spiked to 6 percent. Clearing banks called loans to cover tax reserves, yet support appeared quickly, easing the rate. Atlantic Steel's stock slid on tax inquiry publicity while firm dividends offered by Butte and Superior signal limited panic and potential improvement ahead.
Trading figures show rates on loans at 3 to 5 percent with various collateral, while Bar Silver trades at 62 3 4 cents per ounce in New York. Copper remains steady with spot around 21 to 23 dollars, Lead and Zinc softer. London metals quote staples in pounds per ton with antimony and tin also listed.
Chicago and nearby markets report large cattle and hog numbers with steady to lower prices. Hogs see slow, inconsistent demand. cattle show firm spots and higher weights trading, while sheep face weak bidding. Prices cited for packers and wholesalers vary by weight and class across Chicago, St Paul, Omaha, and Kansas City.
Cattle receipts steady with varying price ranges for cattle bulls and veal calves. Hogs hit by light demand with prices from 12 to 13 dollars, while sheep show strength with prime yearlings and wethers fetching up to ten dollars. Seattle and Spokane reports note slow heavy categories and unsold lines, with fresh shorn wethers and lambs commanding notable prices.
New York March 9 Directors of the Butte and Superior Mining company resumed the dividend payment of 50 cents per share on preferred stock and a larger payout for value shares. Last year's earnings reached 209000 dollars with 193000 accumulated in the last quarter. If metal prices stay up, further distributions to stockholders are expected, the company stated.
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