Critics say statistics reflect public opinion
AP Business Analyst argues data mostly mirror what people suspect and asks readers to judge figures. Citibank notes profits rose in amusement and baking industries in 1974 75 due to movie attendance and rising demand. Conference Board cites health spending growth from 1950 to 1975 and life expectancy gains, while mortgage delinquencies rise as consumers buy big items.
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John Cunniff
New York
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Mixed Stock Market Slips After IBM Earns 3.63 A Share
The New York market opened higher but midafternoon trading showed a modest gain for the Dow Jones industrial average at 970.01 while losses led gains on the NYSE. IBM reported 3.63 a share for the first quarter up from 2.95 a year ago causing investor disappointment as its stock fell 3 percent to 264 despite IBM ranking No. 1 in total market value. Signal Cos. was the day’s most active issue rising 3 percent to 19 percent.
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Commodity Closings in London and Markets
London gold at 127.00 per ounce unchanged IMM June gold 128.30 up 0.70. Apr silver 4421 down 15.2 cents. May copper 70.2 cents up 2. May wheat 3.482 down bushel. May corn 2.64 down 2 cents. May soybeans 4881 up 8 cents. May live cattle 44.82 down 0.30. Apr hogs 50.20 unchanged. May pork bellies 79.75 up 1.35. May fresh eggs 42 45 cents up 0.65. May Maine potatoes 11.08 up 50 cents. May plywood 162.80 up 3.30. May cotton 59.94 down 0.71. May sugar 13.81 down 0.6. Market not closed on above items.
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Hayden heads Scottsdale merchants group in election
Hayden, manager of Diamonds, was elected president of the Scottsdale Fashion Square Merchants Association succeeding Scotty Scott. Re-elected officers include John Midzer as first vice president Arlene Stafford as second vice president and Tom Kimsey as secretary treasurer.
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Don Hayden
Diamond's
Scottsdale
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