The Archive · 1938

New York Stocks

Friday's Closing Quotations

Siock prices on Wall Street today finished with losses up to about 3 points on the increased uneasiness over the European situation. Traders were cautious owing to rumours that the Godesberg conversations have struck a snag, together with unconfirmed reports that German troops have crossed the border into Czech territory, However, trading was quiet and very orderly, Steels and coppers bore the brunt of pressure, while motors were heavy despite the sharp rise in production, Rails slipped in face of the very favourable carloading report, Meanwhile, the question of whether a business revival will continue unless war clouds are shifted was much under discussion. The turnover today amounted to 720,000 shares.

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