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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1979
Page
27
Analysts note utility shares have risen over 18 percent alongside a Dow gain as lower interest rates reduce their relative appeal, with dividends offering inflation protection. Despite high payout ratios and lingering issues like accidents, the sector remains attractive to income investors seeking growth and steady yields.
A brief caption notes John Cunniff and the American Stock Reports as prominent items in the August 5 1979 issue of The Post Standard. The fragment highlights stock market coverage and a byline style typical of the era.
AP reports that investors can bypass brokers by joining the National Association of Investment Clubs NAIC and buying stock through member plans at low handling fees. The plan supports regular small investments in hundreds of companies with compounding dividends, aiming for long term growth and about 10.46 percent annual returns.
New York AP reports newsprint will climb another 30 a ton this fall, lifting year to date increases to 17 percent since February. Major producers Abitibi, Consolidated-Bathurst, and Great Northern priced hikes, with mills facing tight supplies and industrywide cost pressures from labor and energy.
Wright Investors Service notes inflation is cost driven and will moderate by year end with an annual rate near 2.5 percent. Over five years inflation may dip to 2 percent or less, supporting stocks as a hedge. Long run equity values should follow earnings and dividends growth as prices catch up.
Robert L Schultz of Skaneateles was named general manager of the Radisson New Community in Lysan der Town. He will oversee administration of residential, industrial and commercial development, having joined Radisson in 1978 as director of residential development and becoming assistant general manager in 1980.
Porcello vacation pauses Herald American Business Editor Joseph A. Porcello. his monthly column resumes next Sunday. Markets show higher inflation risk as second quarter balance of payments deficit edges up to 7.64 billion from 6.4 billion, driven by oil and car imports. Kuwait plans output rise delayed to April. Algeria and Nigeria cut earlier. Oil prices likely stay elevated with possible OPEC emergency meeting. Agriculture July farm prices rise 0.75 from June. farm and factory data show June orders down 1.3 percent, spending down 0.3 percent. unemployment up to 5.7 percent. Big Board volume 165,487,180 shares. NYSE totals 189,803,410. (Concluded on Page 29)
In New York Salomon Brothers reports broad gains across government and corporate bonds as signs of economic slowdown and a contracting money supply boost prices. Government long bonds rise over a half point. three, seven and 30 year Treasuries yield 9.66, 9.0 and 1.92 percent respectively. Municipal and money market yields shift modestly amid strong new-issue reception.
A survey of 770 corporate CEOs by The Gallagher Presidents' Report finds 95 percent would not vote for Carter this year and four in ten prefer a Republican president. John Connally leads with 15.4 percent followed by Ronald Reagan at 8 percent.
The day saw activity across major NASD listings as prices moved through intraday sessions. Market markers indicated widespread gains and losses with notable shifts in mid session, reflecting shifting investor sentiment and sector rotation.
A fragmented market page highlights the most active listings on the New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange. The report notes price changes, trading volumes, and weekly performance trends with emphasis on notable movers and market activity.
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