Stock Prices Show Gains Across Sectors
Stocks firmed with several issues advancing a point or more while General Motors lagged. Copper prices rose slightly as overall markets steadied amid mixed sector performance.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
12
Market Summary of Yesterday and Year-to-Date
Total sales in New York 537800. Boston 5238. Most active in NY Steel 64600. Boston Utah Metal 600. Year-to-date NY 126417200. Boston 3972783. Prior year NY 90326462. Boston 7053621. Biggest NY gain Great Northern Ore 2 percent to 36. Biggest NY loss General Motors 274 to 11254. Boston gain West End pref 1 percent to 5634. Boston loss Atlantic Gulf 144 to 105 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Steel
Utah Metal
General Motors
West End
Atlantic Gulf
AT & T
At& T
Gulf
Punta Aldes
Swift & Come
Alaska
At&t
Gulf & Wi
Bonanza
Cal & Arizona
Cal & Hecla
Michigan
New Arcadian
New Haven
Nipissing
North Lake
Nova Sco Steel
Old Dominion
Osceola
Pond Creek
Punta Alegre
United Fruit
United Shoe
Utah Apex
Utah
Vt & Mass
Victoria
Eres
Winona
Wolverine
Wyandot
Arene Oy
Aetna
Amer Marconi
Amer Reduction
Carwen Steel Top
Maxim
Esnetaeens
Marlin Arms P
US Light & Heat
Wright Martin
Allen Meet PA Sa A
Bos Wyo
St Caeweeeers
Cumberland Setectiretee
Barnett
Wis Susi
Coaden & C Sorry
Cosden O & G Com
Midwest Oil
Midwest
Oklahoma
Okla
Osage
Penn Kentucky
Penn
Sapulpa Senetese
Pete
Edersteseeet
Peereees Af
China
Hollinger Sie
Jerome Verde
Independence
Jim Butler
Crucible Steel
Kerr Sheen
MelIntyre
Mohican Milford
Gen Motors
Goodrich Pf
Nat Mines
Apex
Austin
Amazon Eaver
Este
Butte Co
Butte C Z
Lig & Myrsee
Caledonia
Louis
Calumet & Jerome
Mackay Cos
Seedes
Canada
Erland
Max Motor
Maxwell
Arizona
Creason
Miami
Davis Daly
Midvale Steel
Ate Wistension
Mo Pacific Etfs
Ely
Montana Power Rrly
Emma
Nat Conduit
Nevada
Hargraves
NY Central
Porcupine Vipend
Nor & West
Peterson Lake
No Pacific
Preston East
Eula
Ohio
Rocheste
Stewart
Pitts & W Va
Peoples Gas
Pitta& WV
PCC & Stoe
Pierce-Arrow
Thompson Krist
Temiskaming
Pitts Coal
Pierce-Arps
Tonopah Extensio
Trethwey
Prs Steel Car
United Eastern Gold
West Dome
Ray Me
Con Rep Iron & Bdl
Yerrington
Superior Steel
Tenn Cop&c
Texas Co Abaves
Texas Corts
United States
Liberty
Armour & Co Real
New Orleans
Tee
M & Light
Atc
North ‘Pacific
Ontario Power
Cen Pacific
Gas & Elec
City of Res
Ean
Erieg
Britain
Havana
Tol Peoria
Rg A
Union Pa- Waren
Hudson
Steeliebay Union Paccy
Indiana Teel
Union Pac Rig
Ena
Int M Marine
U K
Tigi & M
Lond
Steel Ff
Senee Alaska Gold M
Oni MK GT Tee Vaiy
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Bea
Is Teavee
West Electric
Sean Am
T & T Colts
Sarees Oaeaae
West Maryld
Ebeeee R Am
Paper Fe Menta
New York Market Faces Uncertainty Amid Mixed Stock Moves
August 15 trading showed alternating declines and recoveries with traders split between accounts. General Motors tumbled to 1103-4 from yesterday’s 117, while United States Steel firmed late at 1241-2. Total volume reached 575,000 shares as bonds eased and gold exports totaled 1.8 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Maxwell Common
Preferred
United Cigars
General Chemical
Marine Preferred
Atlantic
Gulf & West Indies
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Great Northern
New York Central
Peru
Canada
Spain
United States
New York Stocks End of Day Quotes and Changes
Market close shows varied results with highs and lows across leading issues. Traders reacted to morning gains and late selling as the list moved between peaks and troughs, with net changes indicating mixed sentiment.
Boston Market Faces Waning Interest in Local Securities
Boston market activity yesterday centered on odd lots as confidence faltered amid weak local property finances and copper dependent securities. Some copper stocks inched higher while most changes were minor. Atlantic Gulf dropped, Boston Elevated rose on fare outlook, and Massachusetts Electric reports daily gains since July 15 with readjustment possible to boost income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Rich
Boston Stock Exchange
Allouez
Calumet & Arizona
Osceola
Atlantic Gulf
New York
Boston
Massachusetts Electric Companies
Boston Stocks High Low and Net Changes
Boston market report lists today’s high and low quotations with safe quotes and net changes from the previous close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Market Developments Signal Firm Tone in Steel and Motors
The market opened firmer with steels showing strong gains while motors lagged. Bethlehem Steel and United States Steel led advances as copper and specialty stocks rose amid expectations of a new 8 percent preferred issue. Maxwell Motor and General Motors faced mixed moves with dividend actions and speculation about insider sales shaping demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Bethlehem B
United States Steel
Anaconda
Utah
Federal Trade Commission
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Bond Market Report Amid Erratic Trading In New York
August bond activity in New York shows mixed yields and unsettled tones. Participants cite inconsistent pricing on Treasury and corporate issues with several notes trading near key levels.
City Swimming Meet Schedule Released for Boston Districts
The park and recreation department announces a summer schedule of boys and girls swimming meets across Boston districts on August 23 at Tenean Beach Dewey Beach North End Park and Wood Island Park. Winners receive gold or silver medals. The final event is planned for Ida Park in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park and Recreation Department
Tenean Beach
L Street
Dewey Beach
North End Park
Wood Island Park
Arth Ida’ Park
Tes
Local Rail Fragments Reflect Fragmented OCR Record
Fragmented OCR text shows partial rail and gas references, with scattered numbers and place names. The readable items include mentions of Bell, Pacific, Southern Ry and various route fragments, but no coherent event or date is discernible.
New Haven Man Dies in France of Wounds
Ottawa reports J. Farrell of New Haven Connecticut has died of wounds received in France. The overseas casualty list lists his name today, confirming the fatal outcome of his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
France
Ottawa
J. Farrell
Conn
New Poor's Industrial Manual Issued for 1917
Poors Manual of Industrials for 1917 released with August 1 revision. It is the largest work of its kind and includes latest income accounts and balance sheets of industry firms with public interest. The entries are largely comparative to show business growth, aiding investors and bankers during a year of phenomenal industrial volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poors
Poor
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