Dow Jones shares edge higher in 2 pm NYSE quotations
The AP reports at 2 p.m. NYSE averages show Industrials at 950.05 up 11.87 and Transports at 235.34 up 4.48 with a broad list of stock prices and yields across many issues.
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1977
Page
6
The AP reports at 2 p.m. NYSE averages show Industrials at 950.05 up 11.87 and Transports at 235.34 up 4.48 with a broad list of stock prices and yields across many issues.
The dataset shows a dense stock quotation page with many company names and prices. It lists tickers such as Ampex Banister and Bellind among others, with columns for high low last and chg, and contains market data by the Associated Press from 1977.
London futures show gains in May coffee and cocoa while gold remains mixed. Copper and soybeans move, with May wheat and corn advancing. cattle and hogs decline slightly as pork bellies and cotton vary amid a market not closed.
A three hour White House session with Carter administration officials and top aides boosted optimism among small business leaders about their role in the economy. President Carter and later Vice President Mondale attended portions of the discussion with leaders from various business associations. Milton Stewart of the National Small Business Association called it potentially the most significant meeting with a president.
Business leaders urge the White House to regularize access and expand small firms’ role in federal procurements. They seek a rise from 24 percent to 5 percent and a research share from 3.5 percent to 10 percent, plus reduced reporting and more influence over policy.
Arizona Custom Orthopedic Boots and Shoes will open for business Saturday at 6901 E. Thomas Rd. to provide made to order leather cowboy and English riding boots as well as orthopedic boots and shoes. Frank Guadarrama, trained in Mexico and with experience in New York and Los Angeles, has operated in Scottsdale for four years and previously ran a shop serving 38 states. Leathers are imported from Italy, Argentina and Australia and are dyed to match Western outfits.
New York traders pushed shares higher after the president scrapped the $50 tax rebate. Dow Jones rose 11.87 to 950.05 by 2 pm, with gainers beating losers 5 to 1. Volume reached a 1977 high for the first hour as Alcan Aluminium led active issues. NYSE composite up .65 to 5.10, AMEX index up .98 to 112.78.
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