Favorable Outlook Sparks Market Rally
A favorable government economic outlook sparked a broad stock market rally in New York. The Dow rose 5.37 to 840.08, the NYSE composite gained 24. 1052.44, and volume climbed to 2.16 million shares as leading indicators for August showed a 0.8 percent rise while July was revised to a 0.3 increase. Standouts included Standard Poor's 400 up 61 to 105.49 and the S&P 500 at 15.85, with Savin and Sage among notable movers amid mixed earnings signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Commerce, Department
Phat
Aanalysts
Federal Reserve
Nyse Remp
Fed
Standan!'& Poor
S&p
Stocks Rally Amid Benchmark Gains and Antitrust Talks
New York trading saw the Amex index rise as Miles Laboratories surged over 12 points before retreating on reports antitrust officials may review Bayer AG's plan to acquire the company. Downticks appeared in Houston Oil and Minerals with a 32% drop while Syntex climbed on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet
Miles Laboratories
Bayer. AG
Miles
Lees Carter
Paso Ieim
American Stock Exchange
Duaie
Houston Oil & Minerals
Syntex
Garlicgo
Carlisle
Ieee
Abe Ie
Sedge
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Enis 395
Genubts
Buuink Chesva
ChosePn
Mistel
Munford
Giiley Ate
Globel
Lota
TNT TB
Iad
Nablnco
Ferro
Sargent
A. Barthétes
Gackw
Tly Pitt
A & Bovey Narlek
Bae Lh
Gomoer
Uma
SAAD
WEMC
Gréena
Harel
Ted i
Beverly
Uae
Gono
Visa Prank
Sat Bk
Radlen Gmpd
Frese Ie
CnPw
Heinz
Irs
Cope
Ueh & Specs
Isis
Hegston
Es Gmeo Ae
Hovin
Conti Ganga
Rabat
Tee Tek Tee W
Hobart
Haldele
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sage Corp
Rose Rebette
Nicks Se
Nolean
Ete Naga
Okiuge
Gilmer Hid
I. Bradf
Sere
Bae