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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1974
Page
6
Stocks declined on the New York Stock Exchange as uncertainty dampened trading. Volume near the close was about 11.56 million shares as the Dow Jones industrial average slipped 5.48 to 765.41 after Monday’s 13.68 drop, finishing above the day’s low.
Copley News Service reports stock market mood turning bullish despite mixed economic signals. Analysts note low investor sentiment, a long bear phase, and potential room for gains as bonds strengthen and risk appetite returns. Norman Roberts and Fred Witmore forecast the bull market guardrail.
At market close on the NYSE a broad list shows large cap names like Coca Cola, Exxon, General Electric, and Ford trading with varied gains and losses. Notable movements include Exxon up about 75 percent by day’s end and GE trading around 45 percent, while many industrial and tech names post mixed results amid fluctuating highs and lows.
Watergate resolution nears and inflation shows easing as Predictor and First National City Bank say value accumulation remains prudent. Loan demand slows and short-term rates ease while Citibank notes a lingering money market risk despite some improvement.
Dow Jones closing averages show declines across all major groups with 30 Industrials at 765.57, down 5.32, 20 Industrials at 158.77 down 2.09, 150 Utilities at 69.08 down 0.42, and 65 Stocks at 233.38 down 1.97. Trading volume reaches 11.36 million shares.
The American Exchange announces selections on the New York trading floor with details on listed stocks and market moves. The brief notes notable inclusions and shifts in listing status affecting traders and investors.
Fred Schaffer of Bache & Co. lists closing quotes: London gold 154.50 down 2.50. July silver 5.36 1/0 down 18 cents. July platinum 236.50 down 9.50. July copper 91.2 down 4.6 cents. Sept. wheat 4.58 down 20 cents. Sept. corn 3.72 down 1 1/2. Sept. soybeans 8.65 down 1 1/2. Aug. live cattle 48.15 down 25 cents. Aug. live hogs 39.85 down 1.42. Aug. fresh eggs 47.40 down 1.80. Nov. Maine potatoes 5.15 down 40 cents. Dec. cotton 55.94 down 3. Sept. plywood 113.70 down 3.90.
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