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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
34
The day’s transactions show broad activity across bonds, rails, and industrials with mixed sentiment. Large swings cited in railroad bonds and steel shares, while utilities and mining issues posted notable gains and declines amid cautious buying and selling pressure.
Market notes show cotton futures dipping on lower trade signals and hot weather, then bouncing as bearish sentiment fades. Prices moved from declines of 20 to 40 points with May and June activity, while spot markets varied and logistics pressures weighed on mills.
Wall Street bankers discussed a potential merger of Barrett Gumpapy National Ani line and Chemical Unpipany with General Chemical, aiming to consolidate by midweek. Stocks were volatile with Barrett and General Chemical shares cited at about 160 and 80 dollars, while details remained scarce and banking officials declined to comment.
A fiftieth anniversary celebration for the stock exchange firm of Ton and Dominick was noted. The article traces the firm’s origins as Lominick & Wp corman, with original partners and later additions, and mentions a proposed merger involving Liggett's International Limited and United Drug Rights. It also references shifts in silver markets and Asia, with speculative commentary on global trade and dividends.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey reports a surplus after charges and taxes of 77 million. The company cites Federal taxes of 14 million last year and notes 58.109 million in earnings for 1418 with 690 a share. Detailed income shows gross earnings 17.105 million, other income 18.607 million, and 42.610 million from non affiliated sources. A New Jersey stock sale yesterday traded at 60 with some decline from prior levels. The balance sheet notes 89 million within United States Steel Corporation’s weighty position.
Buenos Aires reports a rise in Argentina's gold reserves bringing the balance to 52 638 000 dollars. The move is connected to a long standing effort to manage sovereign wealth and strengthen government finances with support from Washington officials.
District officials report oversubscription of certificates of indebtedness as bonds gain strong market interest. Officials note the district already oversubscribed, with bids totaling near 400,000 dollars, signaling demand likely to push offerings back into the market soon for funds.
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