The Archive · 1938

Yesterday's Business

With the exception of Shanghai Lands which eased off to $8.85 sellers, ihis mornings market was very steady though business for the most part was small.

Shanghai Lands:—Small lots were placed at $9 early, but thereafter seliers appeared at $8.85.

Trams:—These opened at 35 and closed at the same price after business had been done at 36.

Ewos:—Were steady, with limited business done at 17.70, closing with buyers at $17.60.

Loans:—Were a very firm market opening with business done at $5.30 and closing with buyers at 540 and sellers at 5.50.

Wheelocks:—Were a steady market at $22%.

Debentures:—This market was a good deal firmer. Powers closed at $80 buyers. Telephones were done at 8542 whilst fairish lines of Municipal were placed at current prices.

Rubbers:—These were very quiet though the undertone remains good.

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