New York Stock Exchange Transactions and Economic Update
The page notes varied stock prices and trading activity at the New York Stock Exchange. It references broader economic indicators, including the Commerce Department data showing a one month decline in key measures and signals tighter credit and weaker activity.
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Market edges higher as 77 close eyed by noon
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 1.12 to 31.83 at midday as NYSE advancers led decliners amid traders shifting for 1977 tax purposes. Commerce data showed a 0.2 percent November drop in leading indicators while Jack Eckerd Corp. traded actively and the NYSE composite gained to 52.42 as volume neared 9.39 million by noon.
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Economy index dips first time in five months
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index fell 0.2 percent in November after gains of 0.6 percent in September and flat in October. Economists caution that one month may mislead but expect further growth if unemployment is reduced and stimulus progresses. The Carter administration plans a tax cut late next year amid a slower economy but cites strong early activity.
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