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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1962
Page
3
Closing averages show varied activity with Industrials at 704,200. Railroads 121,500. Utilities 10. FSS and HN noted with 7,700. The 65 stocks rose overall with higher grade rails and second grade rails both listed at 10. Public Utilities Commodity Futures Index stands at 147.51 with a small uptick of 0.19.
Standard and Poor's 500 stock index figures show mixed results with notable declines for several components. The report lists closing values and net changes for companies including Industrigis and Tire Inc, highlighting overall market movement for the session.
In New York on May 24, the stock market showed advanced declines unchanged as 1004 issues were listed. The mixed session left many investors watching broader indices while a stable breadth suggested no net shift in market breadth for the day.
G Keith Funston president of the New York Stock Exchange vigorously protested being publicly quizzed about an SEC inquiry into Aquafilter Corp. promotions. He warned the public hearing could prejudice the investigation as he testified that the case was not suitable for such a forum. Aquafilter stock rose from 25 cents in 1960 to 6.75 dollars last year and now trades around 37 cents.
The hog market finished at its weekly low with top prices 50 cents below Monday's high. Trade was modest for 5,500 head as shippers moved 3,300. prices held steady to 25 cents lower. Week's 34,000 head total up 1,500 from last week, with 190-220 lb No 1-2 mixed at 16.50-16.75 and 180-230 lb mixed 1-3 at 16-16.50. weights to 300 lb at 14-16. Sows at 13.25 and down. Slaughter cattle offerings too light for price testing. no lambs on sale.
New York AP report details a broad stock market selloff with 6.38 million shares traded, the largest in over a year, as margins and fear drive declines. Dow fell 10.68 to 611.88, IBM slid to a yearly low before rebounding, and volume on the American and regional exchanges surged amid 1,334 issues traded.
Priceville FFA Chapter uses two bulls Lucky and Perfection to improve local cattle genetics and economy. Since 1957 they bred 289 cows over four and a half years, with Lucky first, then Perfection, under community education and partnership with Sears Roebuck foundation style aims. The program educated farmers, produced a $200 heifer prize, and plans to continue with an Angus replacement.
A late surge in buying pushed grain futures higher on Friday at the Chicago Board of Trade. Most commodities gained about a cent or more, with July rye surging nearly five cents, marking the broadest single day advance in about a year. Strong Winnipeg market and reports that West Germany bought large quantities in the US and Canada spurred the move. Corn gains were modest. wheat, oats, rye, and soybeans posted varied improvements by contract.
Izvestia praised Lt Cmdr Malcolm Scott Carpenter for courage and self control during his orbital flight and published a photo of him in his capsule. The Czechoslovak news agency also commended Carpenter's presence of mind and bravery.
The AP reports U.S. living costs rose in April for a third straight month, driven by a nearly 4.5 percent jump in used car prices amid tight markets. The CPI reached 105.2 with a 0.2 percent April increase, while analysts expect a May rise but possible seasonal declines later.
AP News reports gold producers lead the stock list as markets fall, with brokers noting gold stocks rise in stress. Indicator Digest calls mining shares the hot group of 1962 and Janeway Service says gold investors gain company as global moves toward gold stocks grow amid bear market fears.
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