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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
21
A jittery stock market sees rail group gains in anticipation of a possible merger, with mixed activity across freight and industrials. Traders note dividend prospects and treasury demand shaping near term prices as some names show resilience while others retreat.
Money news from New York shows the dollar value holding firm with small movements in commodities. Markets report steady rates for trading, with some notes on merchant prices and short term shifts in prime rates.
Shipping notices list arrivals with corrupted city spellings and dates in New York port area. Items mention Prottineholm Siv York, Gethenbourge Manet Arms, Bre men Derle, Idver pool American Leen, Jane American Traler, plus London and Liverpool entries with uncertain days in December.
A discussion on why life and property insurance matter, comparing economic and sentimental reasons. It notes that insurance is a business proposition tied to risk, with data on coverage rates for fire and maritime losses, and outlines key policy types: income replacement, old age support, and education funding. It urges individuals and businesspeople to insure to protect dependents and creditors.
In New York on Dee 21 the foreign exchange market stood steady with mixed quotations. British pound, French franc, German mark, and various Nordic, Balkan, and Latin currencies showed small movements against the dollar amid routine dealer activity.
Wheat opens higher amid government crop report bullish sentiment. Prices show early gains with mixed moves in corn and oats as markets react to USDA-like guidance and futures activity.
The article argues that machinery drives American prosperity as industry relies on tools and equipment. Through October this year, monthly orders exceeded 1925 levels except May, due to plant expansion shifts and production efficiency campaigns. The National Machine Tool Builders Association index shows orders strong in recent months, the heaviest since 1912.
A pre holiday tightening of credit unsettled the bond market with prices drifting lower. Investment flowed away from bond funds as year end endorsements and Christmas currency appeared. Foreign obligations attracted less demand and high grade public utilities saw demand while railroad and industrial issues lagged. Major financing steps include Longa Bell Lumber notes sale and Wisconsin Central notes offering.
New York December 21 Earnings of the New York Central's crack train the Twentieth Century limited are estimated to exceed 10 million dollars this year. Last year's Century revenues stood around 10.6 million dollars, a record at that time.
In Metal New York on December 21 copper spot and futures quoted at 126-8 apples. Tin shows weakness with spot and nearby at 68.00 and February at 67.37. Lead remains quiet with spot at 7.80 while zinc eases at East St. Louis with spot and futures at 77.05. Antimony spot at 32.75.
At the New York close on December, Liberty bonds showed varied results with several issues trading around the mid forties. Prices ranged from the low 40s to the mid 50s, reflecting shifting demand and shifting yields in the treasury market.
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