London, July 22 Alter a quiet morning, a burst of activity brought out several good features later in the session. The improvement in freight rates inspired a demand for shipping issues. The Southern Railway interim dividend of two per cent. on their preferred stock stimulated buying of Home rails. Kaffirs moved up sharply en brisk option bidding. Far Eastern issues again made a sharp recovery.—Reuter.
The following are middle closing prices in London. Quotations are subject to confirmation.
By Courtesy Swan. Culbertson & Fritz and Benjamin & Potts through Reuter July 21 2 War Loan 3!a% (Red) 69911 997.
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