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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1966

Page

8

Market Faces Severe One Day Loss In 1966 Decline

New York AP reports a heavy market slide as prices and profits spark fears of inflation and higher wage demands. Dow falls to 921.77, AP average drops to 337.8, volume hits 8.02 million. GM cuts half-year payout, many blue chips slide while a few issues rise on “special situations” like Hess Oil Amerada.

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NYSE Listed Stocks Rise as Markets Rally Broadly

The report notes gains across many NYSE equities with the index moving higher as buyers returned. Traders cited renewed confidence and improving liquidity amid cautious optimism for the quarter ahead.

Livestock market hits records as 4500 head sold at Chicago

AP report notes top prices for slaughter cattle reaching 249 per 100 pounds with 4500 head sold, mixed No 1 and 2 lots trading up to 23.75, steers 25.25 to 28.50, lows around 16 to 18.59. Lambs about 29.19, butter and eggs prices steady or mixed with Chicago deliveries lower to slightly higher on some grades.

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Virginia live poultry and hog market report

Virginia poultry and hog markets show demand steady for broilers and fryers with 172700 head slaughter today and prices paid at farms around 16 to 17 cents per pound. Richmond hog market closes steady to 25 cents higher with No 1-3 186-225 lb barrows and gilts at 23.00, and southeast Virginia pricing shown for hogs and grain futures alongside regional egg market shifts.

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Market Summary Price Trend in Staple Prices

Market summary shows wholesale commodity index rising to 2.89 with prior day 172.71 and week 173.92 month 175.33 year 79 94 1966 1985 figures. Other figures include 780.04 176.76 186.5 62.77 and averages like 166.2 160.56.

Closing Averages Stocks And Bonds In Review

Closing averages compiled by the Associated Press show stock and bond figures for rails, utilities, and U.S. Treasuries with net changes, week and month comparisons, highs and lows, and yields. The report includes market data for New York closing prices and government notes with bid and asked prices in dollars and thirty seconds.

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Area Markets Report From Baltimore Hog Receipts Steady

Area markets in Baltimore show hog receipts at 50, not enough for full trade. Hog receipts total about 200 with moderate activity. Barrows and gilts steady with limited sow movement. Typical quotes include U S 1-3 190 20 lbs at 23.50 and 1-3 Ve-24) Ibs at 29.7, U.S. 2-4 235-270 Ibs 21.75-24. Sows mostly 172 19.00 with some US 2-2 400-400 Ibs at 16.0-17.25.

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Wheat and corn price notes from Chicago market report

The Chicago cash grain table lists No 2 red wheat near 1.62, No 2 yellow corn around 4. best yellow prices shown 1.2434, oats No 2 heavy near 0.74, and soybeans No 1 yellow around 11.65. Readouts reflect front month prices and bid details from the Chicago market.

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