The Archive · 1939

Shanghai Stocks

Yesterday's Business

The market closed a week of great activity with a mixed trend. Wheelocks, New Engines, and Docks shewed considerable strength with the former advancing.to a new high of 36%. Explorations and Loans were again actively traded in but were on the easy side with sellers predominate ing, final transactions taking place at $8.08 and 36. respectively. Ewos "were a little less active and practically unchanged whilst Shanghai Cottons were on offer at 114%.

"The rubber share market had a firm undertone with Anglo-Javas recovering their dividend whilst Kroeweeks, Tanah Merahs and Rubber Trusts were keenly in demand. The forecast for U.K. rubber stocks again indicated the substantial reduction of 1,000 tons.

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