Wall Street Dows Suffer Year Low as Prices Deteriorate
New York stock markets slid with the Dow Jones industrial average dropping to a year’s low at 802.41 as inflation, rising interest rates, and liquidity tightening weighed on sentiment. The S P 500 fell to 87.15 while about a thousand issues declined and volume reached about 15 million shares.
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Volvo Plans 100000 Car Plant in Chesapeake Virginia
Volvo of America Corp President Bjorn Ahlstrom says a $100 million plant to produce 100000 cars annually will be built in Chesapeake Virginia later this year. He argues U S investment and local production outperform European exporting, noting foreign shares of U S car sales and cross-market penetration in Europe and Sweden.
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NYSE Closing Quotations Highlight Broad Stock Activity
New York close shows widespread trading with gains and losses across sectors. Major names include Aetna Life Amex Allied Signal Alcoa and many others, reflecting mixed sentiment as investors weighed earnings and market conditions.
Market nerves rise as margin selling warned by S P
Standard & Poor's warns that the sharp decline and prior price erosion could trigger margin selling, risking a market climax as investors retreat on fears of a big drop. The Predictor notes crowd psychology, while Continental Bank cites a near peak in rates but says credit demand will shape policy and future rates.
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Commodities close mixed with gains in gold and copper
Today’s closing prices show London gold at 162.50, up 2.50, July silver 5.40 down 0.20, July platinum 205.20 up 1.20, July copper 1.09 down 0.042, July corn 2.ii down 0.03, July wheat 3.41 down 0.05, July soybeans 5.43 up 0.03, June cattle 41.00 up 0.35, June hogs 29.65 up 0.70, June eggs 38.80 up 0.60, Nov Maine potatoes 5.60 down 0.05, July cocoa 78.60 down 1.80, July coffee 0.73 down 0.28, July plywood 115.80 up 1.90.
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Dow Jones Averages Report Decline in Trading
Closing averages show a drop across sectors as the Dow Jones Industrial Average slips 6.96 points to 802.57 and the Transportation and Utilities indices fall. Total stocks stand at 243.33 with 2.76 points down, while daily sales reach 15.45 million shares.
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Consumer Forum explains cycle billing and interest terms
Consumer Forum explains cycle billing used by department stores with 30 day credit. Bills arrive late and interest effectively accrues from purchase date. Examples show $100 purchase on Feb 13 leads to 3 months use with 75 cents interest, rate effectively 3 percent. Consumers should understand terms before signing.
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