The market today was a highly selective affair, with special issues reaching new highs for the year, while pivotal issues sagged fractionally in dull trading. Steels and motors were easier. Goodrich Tyre presented a strong appearance, with the preferred making a new high for the year, while other rubbers ruled easier. Utilities were little changed; rails closed mixed; mercantiles ruled steady; and, some oils displayed strength. Pan-American Airways were featured on volume, gaining one point, while Loft, Inc., also moved up more than one point.
Stocks:—Further drifted narrowly reflecting the growing feeling that the recently requisitioned American stocks by Great Britain may soon come on the market thus restricting prospects of an advance, Foreign de-tons).
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