Market broad yet less active with gains in utilities and motors
Washington dispatch notes a broad market advance with reduced turnover. Rail stocks led the surge, supported by gains in public utilities, motors, and food shares while steels and equipment lagged. Oil, tobacco, and metals showed mixed moves as traders weighed expected congressional actions and corporate results.
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Copper prices cut again by sellers in cautious market
Copper traders report smaller agencies asking 16 percent, and rumor buses claim small lots traded lower as buyers hold off for 15 percent. Large producers trimmed quotes to 11 3/8 to 11 1/4 cents per pound, yet no buying surge followed. London copper price fell nearly three cents under British policy, while New York Broad Street curb market drifted lower with declines in oil stocks and various issues.
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Rail and Traction Bonds Show Gains
Widespread speculative movement anticipated as optimism grows. Bonds across rails and traction firms gained while foreign loans and time money moved slowly. Conference of traders noted traffic, strikes easing, and evolving outlook from war’s end as tobacco and oil sectors draw investor focus.
New York Cotton Prices Fall Sharply Amid Market Break
In New York on February 18, cotton contracts slid from 22.32 to 21.65 with all futures closing near the day’s low, net declines ranging 90 to 144 points. March and July futures showed pronounced softness while December settled near 19.35. Domestic metal markets also moved, with copper and tin quoted in London and New York spot and futures varying modestly.
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