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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
Trading summary notes heavy selling pressure and mixed bull movement with activity around 1.377 million shares compared with 598,747 for a prior period. Total shares reach 105,038,575 versus 180,794,415 in the earlier period, indicating altered trading volume and market dynamics.
The outside securities market led the day with broad gains and an active tone all around. Lawson stocks surged, Bay State Gas advanced, and Nevada-Utah First National Yukon and Trinity posted notable increases. Nevada Consolidated reached a new high, Cumberland-Ely Miami United and British Columbia rose, Chicago Subway gained about a point, and Guggenheim Exploration climbed 2 points from a low. Goldfield issues steadied after earlier strength, while bonds remained quiet and unchanged.
London report shows strong American securities demand with quotes for New York stocks, foreign money market rates, and major bonds. British consols near 86 9-16 percent, French rentes at 96 francs 40 centimes, and Paris London exchange figures noted amid a backdrop of varying discount rates in Berlin and Paris.
Foreign government securities list bids asked and bid yields across German Bavarian Hessian Saxony and Berlin bonds plus Austrian Viennese issues. Prices shown as percentages with maturities and coupon notes including Cologne Munich Augsburg Hamburg Frankfurt and Vienna government bonds. Mexican gold 5s quoted with yields.
A corrected daily listing from Stewart and Lockwood at No. 43 Exchange Place shows cobalt price bids and asks in Toronto. Entries include various firm names and prices such as New Tennis 051, Niptesing 750, Nova Scotia 28, Peterson Lake 13, Silver Leaf 12, and Silver Queen, reflecting market quotations for trading.
The report notes total sales from January 1 through August remain unlisted, with figures not disclosed. Officials indicate data will be released later and emphasize that the missing numbers curb a full-year assessment.
The daily stock summary describes higher early values on heavy volume with new yearly highs in many leading shares. Profits shrinked in midmorning trading amid suspected manipulation, with declines in Harriman, American Smelting and Reading. The afternoon steadyed as large players absorbed losses. St Paul rises noted amid copper profit hopes. overall volume reached 1.3 million shares, largest since spring. Bank cash holdings rise over 7 million with continued anticipated August money demand. Foreign exchange trends favor the United States and potential gold movements discussed, though emergency needs appear unlikely.
A dense list of bond issues with prices and yields across many issuers. Includes Japanese government four percent bonds, U S of Max four percent, Iowa Central Ist, Kansas City, New York City four percent 1957, Egypt, and various conversion and debenture notes. Total reported bond market activity totals several million dollars in sales across hundreds of issues and statuses.
Last closing and bid asked prices for numerous stocks on the New York Stock Exchange show no trades yesterday. The list includes Adams Ex, Am Coal, Am Lin pf, Am Exp, Lake Shore, Marine, Md Coal pf, M St Ry, Nat Bis pf, NYC&S Listp, C of NJ, Chic & Alt, Pull P Car, Det C RR, ISLE&SFCK&EICIO, Gen Ch Co, Hock Val, U S Express, Homestake, Wells-Fargo Ex, and other issues with last sale and bid/asked figures, indicating inactivity in a broad cross section of rail, coal, utilities, and industrials.
Money on call opened at 1 percent with a closing at 1.1 percent and last loan at 1 percent. Time money offered at 2 percent for sixty to ninety days, up to 4 percent for six months. Foreign exchange firmer with sterling near 4.86 to 4.87, francs and reichsmarks quoted with small premia. Bank clearings show New York at 282.8 million, Chicago 35.9 million, and other major cities. Sub-Treasury shows a slight debtor balance to the Clearing House.
This week imports total 2,501,186 with last week 1,971 and last year 3,1 first metal marketings totaling 2,475,208. The report compares weekly and yearly figures, highlighting movements in drygoods imports and metal marketing volumes.
The readable portion shows misread numbers and items like steamship notes and receipts with percentages. It hints at bond or stock quotes, 11 to 12 percent yields, 15 000 amounts, and odd lots. Limited legible entities include Tidewater and steamship references amid a jumble of figures.
Foreign trading dominated by 20 000 shares in local markets with purchases. copper shares rise on demand while London stocks and Consols wobble. Banks gain cash on interior flow, new gold shipments, and Sub Treasury operations lift totals. Copper letter notes stronger prices and steady demand, with gloom over metal market in near term. Anthracite coal output dips except for Ontario Western. grain exports rise vs last year. dividends declared by Chestnut Hill and Germantown Norristown railroads. Bank of Montreal gold shipment to Canada.
Market brief notes a spike with 480,000 bushels traded and Sept options at 4 to 6 percent. Open high and low values are unclear from the fragment, but the report emphasizes volume and price movement in wheat trading.
Dun's Review notes encouraging commercial conditions with more favorable reports than adverse ones. Early fall trade preparations grow. grain and leather prices firm. cotton crops show promise while rust damage remains a concern. Retail quiet, outside buyers active, industrial output steady and prices at high levels with abundant money and easy credit.
The Federal Treasury report notes reserves and funds at the opening of business. It lists gold coin and silver dollars, outstanding certificates, general fund deposits, and trust funds to redeem. The text includes figures for gold coin, silver dollars, and national bank deposits though some portions are illegible.
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