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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
19
The day saw mixed stock activity with gains in high priced industrials and several prominent movers like Baldwin and International Harvester, while call money rose to 4 1/2 percent then shifted. Federal Reserve loans increased, signaling some liquidity but market nerves persisted about Congress action on new bills.
New York market notes show butter receipts at 34 87, creamery and extras trading 54 1 2 to 88 for various grades. Fresh gathered firsts quoted 56 to 60 with storage 29 2 40, potatoes firm with Long Island bulk around 180 pounds and round white 5.09, cabbage and other items listed for Central and Western New York regions.
Copper steady across spot and futures around 213 1 2 to 13 5 8 cents. Tin irregular with spot and nearby at 037, February at 87.42. lead at 7.99. zinc futures 7.40 to 7.05. Antimony quoted 13.87 to 14.00. Prices largely muted across regions including Buffalo and Alabama markets.
In New York Liberty Bond prices show slight changes with the Fourth 4s trading around 1-45 and the Third 4s near 1-45. First and Second 4s fluctuate, with near parity guidance as markets end.
Chicago grain prices edged higher as Liverpool quotations and December scarcity supported buying. Wheat opened up 1 to 2 cents, then firmed further. oats slid modestly while corn held steadier. December wheat at 1.40 1 2, May at 1.44 1 2, July at 85 7 8. Provisions eased slightly.
The New York foreign exchange market shows lower quotas across centers with demand data for multiple nations. Cables and bills quote varied levels for France, Italy, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, China, and Canada, reflecting mixed international activity.
In New York money markets call money rises to 41 2, ruling rate 41 2 to 41 6, time certificates and commercial paper mixed. In Washington the Treasury daily statement shows the general balance at 142,401,627.26 dollars.
A Wall Street Journal summary shows 67 motor and accessory issues with 100,642,968 shares valued at 4.19 billion dollars at October end. Steel and equipment total 4.43 million shares, while public utilities list 64 issues with 335.9 million shares. The compilation spans motors, equipment, utilities, telephone, cables, and rubber sectors with 48 issues totaling 245.6 million shares and a market value just over 14 million dollars.
The Lambert company, maker of Listerine and other household products, raised the annual dividend from 2.60 to 3.00 a share with a quarterly disbursement of 1.45 payable January 3. Record date is December. New York reports also note changes in clearing balances and a drop in American Smelting and Refining’s lead price, plus varied corporate figures for October and ten month periods.
In New York trading the curb market showed mixed currents with professional activity and notable gains in Vic tor Talking Machine and DeForest Radio. Imperial Oil advanced near year highs, while American Maracaibo and Celotex hit new peak levels. Bullish moves in Northern States Power and Electric Investors contrasted with softening in Bilas Company and Rand Kardex amid broader volatility.
An AP dispatch notes rubber markets with brief, unclear details. The text mentions dates and terms like December and March but lacks coherent data. The readable fragments reference market status and timing in New York.
In Cotton News from New York on December 6, futures refused steady to a higher level, with December and March contracts noted. Spot cotton remained steady around 12.40 per unit as traders weigh near term demand and supply signals.
Shipping notices list vessels docking and sailing from Southampton and Plymouth to New York Bordeaux Antwerp and Glasgow including Carmania Glangey Belgenland Mauretania and Mauretania routes. ships carry Transatlantic passages and port calls with dates around December 6. President Van Buren heads Penang departures as part of the routing summary.
New York December 1 AP An advance in the money rate to 6 1 2 per cent trimmed bond market activity amid a temporary reserve drain and mid month settlement prep. Local traction bond prices fluctuated as reports said Brooklyn Manhattans affiliates planned consolidation. Interborough issues held firm near year highs while other company bonds weakened. Railroad liens showed gains within fractions. US rails Polands strongest amid gains in foreign sector as French Belgian bonds moved up then eased. European issues quiet with focus on possible new industrial financing. An extra 16 million bond issue was offered for United Industrial Corp with a 6 million loan already placed in BeOS. Public offering of 10 million Northolin 4 1 4 per cent bonds expected tomorrow at about 4 16 per cent yield.
At the London wool sales today 10,84 bales were offered and 9 were sold. The offerings consisted of a moderate selection with solid demand for better merinos, greasy and crossbred wools, at firm prices. Inferior wools remained irregular.
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