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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1979

Page

17

Stock market summary from New York stocks listing

Selected composite prices as of 10 30 a m from United Press International show big caps like Exxon Ford and IBM with varied gains and losses across sectors. The report includes price, sales and price earnings data for numerous companies across Amex Boston Cincinnati NASD and other markets.

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Dow Jones Stock Average Report Snapshot

United Press International outlines the Dow Jones stock average with figures showing a slight gain for the period. The bulletin presents the latest index value and percentage changes across components, highlighting modest daily movement.

Town farm eggs prices hold amid uneven demand

Des Moines reports prices unchanged and trading activity uneven with light volume. Transportation gaps limit orders to larger markets and excess eggs move to breakers as undertone softens. Farm price ranges include Grade A large 49 to 50 cents, Grade A medium 37 to 39 cents, other farm eggs Grade A large 32 to 40 cents, medium 20 to 30 cents, Grade B large 14 to 25 cents.

Des Moines Federal State Market

Cedar Rapids hog and sheep markets fall on light receipts

Cedar Rapids hog market Tuesday traded steady to 50c lower on limited runs for butchers and packers up to 550 lbs and sows over 550 lbs. Prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers ranged 38.50 to 39.50 with sows 31.00 to 31.50 under 550 lbs and 28.00 over 550 lbs. Weight breaks trimmed prices for heavier hogs. Monday top hogs reached 90.0 in cents per pound. Sheep eased about 1.00 with spring lambs quoted 58.00 to 60.00 and lambs over 105 lbs discounted.

Cedar Rapids

Livestock Market Report From Joliet Tuesday

Low sales volume in Joliet market Tuesday. Cattle market insufficient to set a clear price. Hog prices ranged from 41.00 to 42.50 per cwt with various weight classes listed. Estimated totals: cattle about 2,000 head and hogs about 1,200.

Stocks drift as investors wait for oil price move

New York markets show cautious gains and losses as investors hedge ahead of OPEC price decisions and potential recession signals. The Dow edged lower after a slight rise earlier, while the NYSE index inched up and trading volume ran near prior levels.

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Grain prices mixed at Cedar Rapids market report

Grain prices declined for soybeans in June July August and new crop deliveries while corn stayed steady across June July August and new crop. White corn and oats held steady from Monday’s close with No 2 yellow corn at 2.77 for June July August and new crop 2.77. White corn 3.13 and new crop 3.46. Soybeans range 7.95 for June July August and 7.73 for new crop with old crop 1.80 and new crop 1.80. Telegraph quote from Cedar Rapids processors.

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Auto sales plunge 26 percent in mid June period

U.S. automakers reported a 26.2 percent drop in mid June sales for June 11 through 20, totaling an estimated 257,668 cars. GM, Ford, Chrysler and AMC all fell, with Volkswagen delivering 5 177 Rabbit units at its New Stanton plant as analysts note a shift to smaller cars moderating but still declining overall.

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Hog Prices Edge Down On Des Moines Market Report

Livestock notes from Des Moines show moderate hog trade and demand with butchers steady to 50 cents lower, sows steady. Prices for No 1 2 200 230 pound butchers reach 38 50 to 39 50, 40 00 typical, some western area 40 75. lighter and heavier weight ranges posted, sow prices 32 00 to 33 50. Receipts projected at 70 000 vs 54 000 last week and 94 000 year ago. A twister damaged 14 farms in Delaware County ten years ago.

Des Moines UPI

Electricians' Stalemate Prolongs Cedar Rapids IBEW Strike

The 300-member International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 405 continues a 17 day labor stoppage in the Cedar Rapids Iowa City area after rejecting a June 8 contract. A federal mediation meeting occurred Friday with no position changes reported by either side.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Slaughter Hog Prices Slip Amid Light Demand

Webster City UPI reports Tuesday hog trade fairly active with moderate demand for butchers up 50 cents while sows are 50 to 75 cents lower. No. 1-3 hogs 220-240 lb fetch 40.25-40.75, 240-260 lb 39.00-40.00, 260-280 lb 37.50-38.50, 280-300 lb 36.00-36.75, 300-350 lb 34.50-35.50 and sows 33.00-34.25 for 700 lb totals. Light poultry demand notes underlined by occasional truck strike.

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Midwest grain and meat prices update from Chicago Des Moines

Wheat and corn futures hold steady with No 2 grades near 4.55 to 3.09 dollars per bushel. Des Moines reports slow pork demand and mixed beef, with fresh pork 14 to 22 pounds and bellies showing no trend. Butter and eggs prices in Chicago remain unchanged at wholesale levels.

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