New York, May 10.
After ruling firm early in the session, prices on the Stock Exchange today reacted on some profit taking. with most gains pared from the morning opening levels. However, there was no pressure in evidence, and the market is now awaiting definite evidence of a settlement of the coal strike, which may provide the necessary impetus for a continuation of the recent advance. The volume of trading amounted to 690,000 shares for the day.—Reuter.
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