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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1975
Page
5
Daily stock update from the New York Stock Exchange at two o clock notes the Dow Jones Averages in Scottsdale Arizona and the Yen rate and progress for the day in 1975.
London gold 165.50 down 0.50 per oz. IMM Sept gold 147.50 down 1.50. Sept copper 57.2 cents down 1.3. Sept wheat 3.694 down .03. Aug soybeans 59.72 down .77. Aug pork bellies 94.60 up 1.50. Sept fresh eggs 3.40 cents down .85. Plywood 121.97 down .43 thousand sq ft. Cotton 50.38 down .39 per lb. Sugar 16.93 down .45 per lb. Potatoes 7.60 up .03 per cwt. Cattle 45.12 up .47. Hog 53.80 down .17.
Consumers press for simpler policies and read more due to larger type and clearer terms. Pennsylvania officials praise easier formats as life, group, and credit insurance totals reach trillions, with insurers issuing glossaries, contents pages, and guidebooks to clarify details. The Institute of Life Insurance offers a free Plain Talk booklet.
The piece notes the Dow P E ratio drifted from 8.4 a year ago to 8.8 now, signaling caution amid high inflation and rising interest rates. Analysts cite these imponderables as they fear reduced profits, bond competition, and delayed corporate investment across sectors.
The piece contrasts investor tolerance for price to earnings with economic outlook. It notes 1960s P E ratios around 14 to 19 during expansion while today investors hold back, unsure of the future. Market activity stalls as buying and selling approach parity.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.3 percent over a nine day period after a peak for 1975 and a high gain from December lows. Weakness includes the June 9.6 percent consumer price index and concerns over Soviet grain, oil price decontrol, and New York City finances. Dean Witter suggests selective stock buying if the Dow slips to the mid 700s, aiming for 925 to 950 by year end.
Kenneth B. Platnick analyzes standard and exchange trading of options, explaining calls and puts, risks and profits, and how options could reshape investing. The book targets beginners and professionals, with examples, charts, and market strategies. available hardcover 12 dollars and paperback 4.75 through Com muniConcepts.
Dr Gil Gilly an industrial psychologist with ESP experiences will speak at the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce breakfast Friday. He will discuss applying psychology to business and share his view of Scottsdale's future. Breakfast at Sunburst Hotel begins 8 am with a $1.50 charge.
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