Market forces point to long term stock price gains
An illustration compares demand and supply for widgits to explain why stock prices may rise over the long term. From 1960 to 1968 institutional demand for stocks grew from 2.3 to 7.5 billion dollars, plus mutual funds, endowments, and hospitals, while new stock supply rose from 2.5 to 6.1 billion. SS&C projects 1973 figures: demand at 13 billion from institutions and 2.3 billion from mutual funds, supply at 7.8 billion, signaling stock scarcity and a persistent upward trend driven by expanding institutional buying and reduced new issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scudder, Stevens & Clark
Ss&c
James A. McCullough
McCullough
U.S
Mail order life insurance grows with Gerber effort
New York report notes mail order life insurance expanding beyond agents. Gerber Products of Freemont Michigan started Gerber Life to sell term policies to young couples with children, offering about 100000 coverage for roughly 10000 in traditional life cost. The firm aims to license in every state before soliciting. It targets low rate term plans and straight life sales alongside.
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New York
UPI
Gerber Life
Gerber
Straight Life
Government Employees Co
GEC
Should you speculate in commodity futures and insurance notes
The piece weighs risk versus reward in commodity futures speculation guiding cautious investors to balance financial duties with potential gains. It contrasts conservative limits and aggressive bets, notes commissions timing, and invites reader inquiries to Venture Research. It also surveys mail order insurance growth, citing Government Employees Insurance and Gerber’s market stance.
Labor Shortage Emerges As New National Challenge
A 30 year trend reversal could yield a labor shortage that reshapes policy and education. The National Planning Association warns by 1975 the U S may need 10 million more workers than projected, driving higher demand for training, earlier retirement shifts, and altered schooling to meet doctor, dentist, social worker, carpenter needs and other key roles.
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National Planning Association
Association
U.S. Labor Department
No Tax Break in Odd-Lot Stock Sales
In a reader question about broker handling of a 225 share order in three trades, the column explains odd lot vs round lot executions and tax effects. It notes that odd lots are sold separately and that good execution might involve multiple transactions, but emphasizes uncertainty and avoids firm tax guidance.
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William A. Doyle
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