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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1927
Page
21
A jittery curb market showed slight upward movement as traders weighed unpaid accounts and shifting support. Analysts cited variable Meantime data and a tepid demand outlook, with sentiment tracking Osage and South American entries as investors eyed fresh catalysts.
A brisk trading day in New York kept stock prices firm as dividends and corporate actions supported Industrials and rail shares. American Telephone, United States Steel, and Atchison led gains while General Motors saw a minor rise, with stronger rail optimism and talk of higher dividends fueling the market. Cotton and coffee futures showed mixed moves as foreign exchange held steady and the Canadian dollar traded at a small discount.
Bankers Capital Banks and Trust Companies furnishes quotations for bank and insurance stocks. The list covers ongoing market values, with figures reflecting latest trading and closing prices from the exchange.
Wheat rose broadly in Chicago early trading as Liverpool demand surprised traders and Argentine offerings were described as smaller. Corn, oats, and provisions firmed, with corn prices edging up to near opening levels while wheat for May and July climbed, though closing showed unsettled gains and mixed results across grains.
Butter firmer with creamery receipts 7 381 higher than extras 61 6 1 2. Creamery extras 50 1 2, seconds 46 50. Eggs irregular receipts 16 249 Fresh gathered extra firsts 44 46, firsts 41 1 2 43, seconds 39 41, storage prime 35 46. Pacific coast whites extragflists 46 1 2. Potatoes dull receipts A cars Long Island bulk per 180 lbs Green Mountain 6.10 8 15 Maine do 5 25 6 45 New York bulk 180 lbs round white 4 60 4 73. Cabbages central and western New York Danish white bulk per ton 28 0 40 0.
Bradstreet's weekly bank clearings report shows New York area totals at 11,77,144,000 with a 31 percent gain over last year. Outside New York, clearings fell 2.2 percent, reflecting mixed nationwide trends.
In the heaviest day of trading in nearly two years, bond prices rose to near their 1912 peak as total sales neared 20 million dollars. Foreign issues drew attention with Italian 7a near record highs and French government bonds active, while U.S. rails and utilities moved on improved demand. A $60 million New York 4 bond issue sold, and a $25 million San Joaquin Light and Power offering was announced for soon.
Liberty bonds in New York on January 1 show various maturities with small fractions indicating bid prices. The market reflected modest activity across certificates, with First, Second, Third and Fourth Liberty issues listed alongside Treasury notes with fractional changes.
Stock market averages show Industrials at 14483 with a high of 14889 and a low of 13811, total stock sales reaching 1,398,700 shares. Bond market averages list ten primary and secondary rail, utilities, and industrials, with combined averages around 96.07 for the month and 93.50 for the year ago reference.
Copper steadies with spot and futures around 18 14. Tin holds near 47.25 spot and 65 for March. Iron and lead stay unchanged while zinc nudges up in St. Louis trade to 692 695. Antimony sits at 1350 spot.
Rubber prices closed steady with January 39.50 and March at 0.40. Silay traded around 40.90 as market activity remained subdued.
The AP report notes call money easy with closing bid 4 1/2 and time loans showing mixed collateral. Rates for 60 day to 90 day notes range from 4 6-3 to 4 8-6, with prime mercantile paper at 4 1-1.
Shipping listings show the arriving vessels Roma St Michaels and Republic arriving in New York with dates January 7 8 and bearing connections to Bremen and Salle Resolute with fundal. The daily U S Treasury balance today stands at 222 848 720 90 dollars.
A veteran article urges middle aged women to build personal financial security through ownership of a business or profession. It argues women should replace reliance on a spouse with self directed income via planned study, early preparation, and a lasting vocation to prevent post‑retirement worry. It notes many widows lack sufficient income and stresses independent earnings.
Foreign exchanges were steady in New York with quotations in cents and bills. Rates listed for Great Britain at 484 7-8 and 485 6-16 for cables, France 394 3-4 and 396 1-4, Italy 443 and 4.44 cables, Belgium 1390, Germany 2872 1-4, Holland 99.97 1-2, Norway 2547, Sweden 2672, Denmark 2665, Switzerland 1930 2-4, Spain 1555, Greece 127 1-2, Poland 1175, Czechoslovakia 2.98, Yugoslavia 176 8-4, Austria 1412 1-2, Romania .12 7-8, Argentina 4125, Brazil 11 75, Tokyo 48 87 1-2, Shanghai 69.75, Montreal 00 84 3-8, Portugal . 17.
Cotton futures closed higher across the board with January at 12.78, March 12.92, May 13.10, July 12.89, and October 13.49. Market described as generally steady with middling at 15.10.
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