The Archive · 1940

Dow-Jones Summary

By courtesy Swan, Culbertson & Fritz Stock prices largely steadied today on the basis of London's calmness, together with the British resistance of German aerial attacks, An irregular advance was recorded during midday but later market leaders settled bringing minor setbacks Business news reflected seasonal conditions: electricity output declined; carloadings indicated contra-seasonal losses; steels retreated after gaining; and. automobiles showed early losses but firmed later in the session. In the bond section, United States Government issues declined, corporates improved and foreigners eased.

Stocks:—Showing a good tone but traders continue to be wary, awaiting war developments.

New York Cotton New York Rubber Oct. (N.C)

9:27-29—02

Dee. (N.C.)

9.25-26—02

Jan. (N.C.)

9.15 N.—02

Mar. (N.C.)

12-13 03

Sept. 19.65-65 +25 Dec. 19.15-15 +09 Jan. 1907 N. +10 Mar. 18.95 N. +15

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