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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
11
New York markets sagged in late trading with fractions down and some issues off about 3 points. Investor hesitation kept many buyers on the sidelines as offerings remained light and declines widened beyond broader conditions.
In weak trading, New York Stock Exchange assets showed little movement across indices and commodities. Reports highlight cattle and livestock trading, currency exchanges, and international market nuances with several prices and rates noted, while equities linger with minimal change.
Stocks across sectors fell with Investme down and late losses hit Sehering Amerada and others. Industrials and transports declined while corporate bonds and convertibles eased. government bonds also eased amid quiet trading and mixed long and medium term movements.
A dense OCR gleaning shows dividends, closing prices, and names like Frew, Spalding, Allied, and Goodyear among others. It weaves in stock figures, indexes, and company references, with multiple entities and numbers, resembling a busy 1950s financial page fragment.
Fragments show butter and eggs prices, local dealers, and various weights. Mentions Lares stadium, Houston Cay, and scattered figures, with unreadable OCR portions and unclear dates.
The report shows Standard & Poor’s 500 index readings with high and low for the session, a close around mid 40s, and multiple stock listings including railroads and energy names. Notable figures include SLB and SL29, with varied changes and a notable drop in some components, reflecting volatility and mixed sector performance.
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