New York, Oct. 11.
Stock prices on Wall Street today- finished mostly from fractions to 1 point higher. With traders adopting a "wait and see" attitude, interest was at a low ebb and the market was very sluggish, The underlying sentiment proved bullish, but was dampened by the difficulty of appraising affairs in Europe. Mr. Chamberlain's speech is eagerly awaited.
Steels ruled narrow, while motors held steady despite the filing of five days' notice of the intent to strike in all Chrysler plants at Michigan.
"Merchandisings were irregular, although Autumn prospects are viewed as bright, while rails ruled narrow.
Meanwhile, industrial news was very favourable and, at the same time, the indication that organized labour plans to push every advantage las improvement proceeds, has not been. overlooked.
The volume of business passing to day amounted to 630,000 shares—
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