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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1974
Page
7
New York stocks end trading with mixed results as notable names attract activity. Alcoa, Exxon, IBM, Coca Cola, GE, Chrysler, and many others show varied gains and losses amid shifting market sentiment and sector rotations.
Elf. Hutton & Co notes many issues have passed technical tests and show reversal patterns with gains likely. The Indicator Digest advises patient, selective buying of undervalued stocks for long-term potential, while short-term stance remains cautious and poised for gradual improvement.
New York trading on the American Exchange shows scattered gains and losses across listed issues. Petro, Austral Oil, Brascan, and Dome Petro among others display varied price moves as traders react to market shifts and daily highs and lows.
London prices show gold at 147.50 down 0.50, Sept silver 4.17 up 0.08, platinum 181.40 up 1.70, Oct copper 66.1 up 0.31, Dec wheat 4.56 up 0.04, Dec corn 3.614 up 0.10, Nov soybeans 7.98 up 0.20. Live cattle 40.07 up 1.00, live hogs 37.67 up 1.50, fresh eggs 65.30 up 0.65, Feb pork bellies 63.90 up 1.50, May Maine potatoes 6.05 down 0.25, Oct cotton 47.80 up 0.89, plywood 99.50 up 2.25.
The Dow Jones averages fell about 1 percent with 65 stocks down while overall volume reached 9.84 million shares. The index ended near 201.05, reflecting broad declines across sectors and notable selling pressure in late trading.
Salt River Project has hired National Economic Research Associates to evaluate the need and size of a potential electric rate rise. NERA analyzes SRP finances amid double digit inflation and rising costs, with board review expected in late October. SRP has cut over 29.5 million in expenditures and 122 jobs since August to save about 2 million annually.
The Standard and Poor's index fluctuated with a 1.32 point drop to 69.10 while advances led by gains in select sectors. The Federal Reserve signaled slight easing, injecting more funds into banks and softening some short term rates in recent days.
The Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants holds its annual fall meeting themed Accounts Responsibilities at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel on Friday. Distinguished speakers include Samuel A. Derieux and John C. Burton of the SEC, and James Don Edwards from the University of Georgia. A Fiesta Mexicana banquet, awards program, and Life Service Award presentation follow, with Dennis E. Mitchem installing the 1974-75 president Matthew K. Chew.
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