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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

21

End of General Strike Fails to Lift Market Curb

New York May 13 AP The main trend of prices in today's card market was downward though trading remained restricted and losses were small. The market showed no response to the British strike settlement as operators waited for domestic business developments to break out of a narrow trading range. Oils moved within narrow limits amid mixed signals from earnings and demand, while production concerns offset bullish indicators. Motors fell further with Brill A and B and Rickenbacker hitting new lows, Fort Motors of Canada driven down on thin sales. Utilities drifted lower in active trading as American Gas and Electric and United Electric edged down amidst ongoing pullbacks.

New York Whitch New Panhandle Motors Brill A Brill A and B, and Rickenbacker Fort Motors Canada

Treasury balance report from Washington dated May 13

The daily statement of the U S Treasury lists a balance of 316 353 996 83 dollars.

Washington Daily Statement of The U. S. Treasury

Strong Bond Demand Pushes Prices to Year High

New York May 13 strong demand for bonds lifted market averages to their highest level of the year. $50 million in new public utility issues drew prompt subscriptions with high grade rails and utilities leading gains. European weakness amid Polish turmoil and Italian currency slump limited gains, while New England Telephone issues offered at 4.5 percent yielded strongly, oversubscribed and priced above sale. Several rail and utility bonds showed firm to higher prices with notable movers including Skelly and Pan-American.

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Nash Motors Bear Raid Fails to Crack Stock Below Fifty-Two

In New York on May 13, speculative activity focused on Nash Motors as bear traders failed to push the stock below 52. Transactions totaled 191,600 shares with over 50,000 offered then absorbed at 62, the price later rallying to 56 1/2 and closing at 54 for a 1 1/2 point gain. General Electric and other motors showed selling pressure while General Motors fell to 128 1/2 after news of an extra cash dividend and a planned exchange offer for Fisher Body.

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Liberty Bonds Market Summary May 13 New York

Liberty bonds quotations list on May 13 in New York show Liberty 3 1-25 at 100.28 with First 4 ids at 102.24, Second 4 1-48 at 100.28, Third 4 1-45 at 101.12, Fourth 4 1-45 at 103.8, L 8 Treasury 8 3-45 at 101.14, U.S. Treasury 48 at 104.22, U.S. Treasury 4 2-45 at 108.16.

New York Liberty Bonds Liberty Treasury U. S. Treasury U.S. Treasury

New York Produce Prices May Thirteen

NY May 13 AP Butter firm receipts 11,922. Creamery higher than extras 42 to 42 1-2. Eggs firm receipts 40,602 Fresh gathered extra firsts 82 1-2 to 33 storage packed 33 1-2 to 44. Potatoes dull Maine bulk 150 lbs 6.00 to 6.25 Florida double headed Darrel No 1 10.00 to 10.60. Cabbages dull. South Carolina White 1 1-2 bushel hamper 1.00 to 1.26 Florida prices quoted.

New York Maine Florida South Carolina

Worldwide wheat market stirs on sparse harvest forecast

Chicago May 18 AP reports wheat prices edged lower after early declines as foreign interest in new crop wheat picked up. Argentine exports to Europe fell short of estimates while world shipments remain tight. Forecasts say Missouri's harvest this season will be the smallest since 1859 at about 14 million bushels. Corn and oats futures moved mixed with small gains and losses.

Pacific Ot Standard Oil Company of California Pacific Company Allied Chemical Baldwin Dupont International Cement and Radio Corporation Gotham Silk Hoostery Kelcey Wheel Elzn Chicago Europe

Nash Motors Stock Bear Raid Ends In Rally

On May 18 in New York Nash Motors common stock rallied after bears failed to push below 52.00 as Nash Banking and manufacturing interests absorbed offers. About 200000 shares changed hands, worth over 10 million dollars, with bears reportedly losing 100000 to 200000 dollars plus commissions while some traders had to cover at higher prices.

New York Widdera New York Stock Exchange Nash Motors Company Nash Keara Bears Asl Wall Street

Foreign exchange rates reported by New York institution

The New York market reports irregular foreign exchange quotes on May 13. Cables and bank bills list demand and cable rates for Britain France Belgium Germany Holland Denmark land Greece Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Roumania Portugal with various fractional quotations in cents and percentages.

New York Great Britain France Ately Belgium Germany Holland Denmark Land Greece Czechoslavia Jugoslavia Austria Roumania Portugal

Metal Market Update From New York Trade

Metal market notes from New York on May 18 show copper steady at 147 to 148 in spot and futures, tin easing with spot around 63.50 and futures 59.60, lead firmer at 7.76 to 7.87, zinc steady, antimony at spot 12.2, and various Northern and Southern alloys priced between 21.6 and 23.00 per unit.

New York East St. Louis

Cotton futures close barely steady in quiet NY market

Cotton prices in New York on May 13 show spot middling at 18.35 with futures ending barely steady. Subrates at 18.35. October 17.41 to 17.48. December 17.50. January 17.44. March 17.55.

New York

Regional Breakdown of 1925 Electric Power Output

The chart shows 1925 electric power output by region with Middle Atlantic leading in percentage, followed by the North Central and Pacific Coast. Mountain and West South Central have the smallest shares. New England’s water power is noted as an important source. Electricity production is a key index of industrial activity, with March 1920 figures showing strong gains in transportation, textile, and metal sectors.

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Stock prices rise on steel demand in Pittsburgh region

More inquiries for bil iety and slats, running in rate of 1,000 to 6,000 tons, are reported from the Pittsburgh district, coming from strip steel manufacturers as well as alloy steel and tool steel makers at nearby points.

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Imports Edge Out Exports In Early 1926 Trade

Commerce data show April 1926 nearly balanced with exports at 388 million and imports at 398 million. The four month deficit reached about 136 million, while fiscal year totals averaged a 250 million export lead on May 1. Gal exports and diver exports figures noted with varying margins.

Washington United States Commerce Department

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