European investors seize devalued dollar chance in stocks
European buyers find US blue chip stocks cheaper due to two dollar devaluations in under two years, offering potential gains if prices rise or if the dollar regains strength. Rinfret-Boston notes discounts in August 20 levels, with Dow at 867. German marks, French francs, and Swiss francs show large equivalents. One analyst cites Canadian dollar parity shaping the comparison.
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European investors face losses as dollar inflows surge
Last year firms bought far more stocks than they sold with a net capital inflow of 2.1 billion, the second highest on record. Through May 1973 purchases again outpaced sales, with a 1.3 billion net purchase balance versus 700 million a year earlier. A European buyer who purchased before devaluations "took a bath" as share values fell relative to currencies, and UK investors also saw declines as the pound weakened.
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Dame Damages Lost After Dog Bite Suit
Birmingham judge rejects Diane Hemming suit for damages claiming a dog bite ruined her ability to dance. The court ruled the dog was generally amiable and the attack was out of character, ending her claim.
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Birmingham
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Kennecott backs national air quality standard at EPA hearing
Kennecott Copper Corp vice president David Swan urged a nationwide no deterioration standard at EPA hearings on air quality. He argued the standard should protect health while permitting economic growth, differing with environmentalists and opponents who favor stricter limits.
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Washington
Kennecott Copper Corp
David Swan
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Treasury notes surge as bonds outstanding top fifty-eight billion
Treasury officials report more than 58 billion dollars in U S savings bonds are outstanding and expect about 125 million more to be issued. Banks issue most new bonds as a public service and have handled the bulk of redemptions since 1941.
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Washington
U.S
Treasury
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