Wall Street Slows as Protests Send Markets Lower
Stock trading waned on Friday as antiwar protests on Wall Street disrupted activity. The Dow fell 5.34 to 717.73 amid volume of 693 million shares, with thousands watching clashes between demonstrators and workers. Investors awaited Nixon’s Saturday news conference as unemployment data barely moved markets.
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Dow Jones Averages and Markets Roundup
UPI reports Dow Jones industrials and transport and utilities averages with closes and net changes for Friday. Bond and commodity indices are noted with modest moves while trading activity totals near one million shares across major sectors.
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At A Glance Market Update and Stock Highlights
A fragmented market note shows higher activity in wheat and related commodities. The report mentions steady demand and active buying with spotlight on New York trading and notable price shifts across key stocks.
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