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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
21
Market closed amid broad losses with rail shares leading the decline. Traders faced uncertain settlement prospects as prices weakened and shares traded heavy, with total sales around 14.75 million dollars.
General Electric issues details of a proposed capital stock plan for longtime employees. Subscriptions run November with a 29 share credit and weekly or monthly installments of 4 dollars per share, refunds with interest if employment ends, and provisions for temporary absence.
Reports from New York and New England indicate uneven demand for yarns and silks with some mills raising production in the south. The shooting of trade lines and waning wool prices reflect ongoing weakness in the textiles sector, as agencies relay cautious sentiment and proposed adjustments.
New York October 28 reports say early trading showed mixed results with shifts in bond quotes. Prices for various Liberty issues moved, with some 4s and 3s showing gains while the market overall remained firm but unsettled under weather and strike conditions.
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