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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1918

Page

14

Investment Situation Editor's Note on a Recovery in Securities Prices

The column argues confidence has risen in the investment market due to government railroads control and the War Finance Corporation plan. It explains how railroads under government control stabilize securities and how the proposed war financing plan could unlock credit, reduce strain on money markets, and support corporate financing during the war.

Wall Street War Finance Corporation Congress Baltimore & Ohio Union Pacific Federal Reserve System Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve Banks Lamont J. P. Morgan & Co United States Edward H. Holden Great Britain Treasury

Stock Prices Hold Strong on Highs Rally

A majority of issues gain with notable strength in General Electric and Air Brake, while the market reaction tests highs. Local list highlights bulk advances amid firm demand and supportive volumes.

Crucible General Electric Air Brake

Market Points from Yesterday in New York and Boston

Yesterday's market totals show New York sales at 966 400 shares and Boston at 16775. The most active New York issue was Steel with 161300 shares while Pond Creek led Boston with 1528 shares. The year to date totals include New York 22145200 and Boston 460105. year-ago figures were 30429500 for New York and 1579852 for Boston. Notable changes include Virginia Carolina Chemical rising to 66 from 6 and Am Express dropping to 75 from five, while Boston & Maine pref moves to 35 from 8 and New River pref slips to 77 from 3.

New York Boston Steel Pond Creek Virginia Carolina Chemical Am. Express Boston & Maine Pref New River Pref Atlg & WI Miss Power West T & T Alaska T& T Mle Arizona AUG & Will Booth Ipa Boston & Alb Boston & Me Butte & Sup Cal & Arizona Cal & Hecla Centennial Daly-West Ee Davis Daly East Bus Land East Butte Edison Elect Fitchburg Pf Gen Electric Ese Isle Royale Kerr Lake Heeeener Pacific Mills Een Punta Alegre -Enee Incy Mining Utland of Seeeeer Fee Fe Enveeerne St Mary's M Ld Ve & Pet Swift & Co

New York Stock Market Surges With Broad Gains

Active trading pushes many stocks upward with widespread advances across sectors. United States Steel and industrials lead, rails mixed, motor shares rise late, and Atchison December return shows a strong offset to selling pressure. Bonds firm as Liberty bonds trend higher.

New York Washington United States Steel and Associated United States Steel Studebaker Chandler General Motors Atchison United Kingdoms United States

New York Stocks Prices and Net Changes Report

New York stock quotations for today show the high, low and closing values across active issues. Net changes from the previous close are noted, reflecting market movements in response to trading.

New York

Boston Market Sees Broad Gains In Industrial and Copper Lists

New high prices shown across industries and copper shares with trading near a million shares. Steel common failed to break a high but industrial averages reached new peaks as investors hold for postwar profits. Copper leaders Anaconda hit a yearly high while Atlantic Gulf and United Fruit paused, and Boston and Maine surged to 28 from 2 1 2 amid policy uncertainty on railroad financing. United States Smelting led metals, with Island Creek edging higher.

Commission House New York Anaconda Atlantic Gulf United Fruit Boston & Maine New Haven United States Island Creek

Market Quotes Boston February 19 Close

Boston stocks report high and low prices for the day with closing quotations and net changes from the previous session. The bulletin lists price ranges and percent shifts affecting leading issues traded in the market.

National City Buys Massachusetts Notes in Tax Anticipation Issue

The National City Company announces purchase of 3 million dollars of Massachusetts registered notes dated February 26 1918 due October 25 1918. Notes carry 4.77 percent interest with interest to follow and are offered by National City on a 4.55 percent basis.

National City Company State of Massachusetts

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