After being steady, stock prices on Wall Street today finished firmer, with the entire list again recording fractional gains. The underlying strength of the market bolstered sentiment, and consequently operators were more disposed to enter into new commitments, Steels, coppers, motors and aircrafts were again to the fore, while rails displayed strength. Merchandisings were active on the continuance of good retail sales. Profit-taking and a little tax selling were readily absorbed on the growing belief of a year-end rally, and traders generally were inclined to be more optimistic. The turnover today amounted to 1,090,000 shares.
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