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The article discusses how U.S. stock exchanges and brokerage houses are dealing with backlogs and searching for measures to prevent another crisis in 1968. The author reports that for a period of two weeks, the important stock market indexes have been slipping with the Dow-Jones industrial average dropping to 901.41 from a high of 935.6 on May 3, 1968. The author says that the most pressing problem is the large amounts of paper that brokerage houses have accumulated during the crisis. INSET: 'Fails' get stuck in broker pipelines.

This section offers news briefs related to the different types of markets in the U.S. as of February 1958. Most municipal bond dealers in the country believe that the stock market will not improve unless the U.S. Federal Reserve Board decided to change its reserve requirements. The competition between commercial paper dealers and major finance companies caused the decline in the rates of commercial paper slip. The reduction in the requirements for stock margin does not enhance borrowing by the member companies of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The article focuses on the challenges being faced by the securities industry in the U.S. in August 1968 including the paperworks in brokerage-house back offices and the hearings on minimum stock exchange commission rate structures. It states the views of some industry leaders on the possible implications for stock exchange if a free price competition for brokerage firms supplanted the current system of fixed commission rates. It was noted that the most serious consequence of record-keeping failure in the industry is the inability to deliver securities.

Focuses on bid of WorldCom Inc. for MCI Communications Corp. and its impact upon the U.S. stock market. Focus on WorldCom's market capitalization value; Information on WorldCom's expected price-earnings ratio; Discussion on rise in WorldCom's stock price.

The article focuses on the system launched by Midwest Stock Exchange president Michael F. Tobin to help securities dealers clear up their paperwork problems. Signet 80 is a shared communications and computing system that will automatically relay orders from the branch offices of brokers to traders on any exchange floor. It will provide medium-sized brokerage houses with the chance to see how the system works out. According to Tobin, the demise of the trading floor is possible and the system puts the Exchange in a good position to meet any changes.

The article discusses the growing need for management consultants by brokerage firms as of April 1969. It states that the volume of trades on the stock market have increased over the years, causing a break down in communications, paperwork and record keeping. Part of the problem is reportedly due to the secretive nature of brokerage firms, and the pittance paid to its back office operations staff. Management firms have begun to spring up to provide training, expertise and assistance to address these problems, as well as computers to ease transactions.

The article looks at the stock market in the U.S. as of September 3, 1930. It reports the 9% increase of leading industrials, 7% for utilities, and 2% to 3% for rails. Cotton stocks went upward with evidences of crop deterioration while grain markets and livestock prices remain irregular. Also pointed out is the further easing of time collateral loans and commercial paper, while security loans declined and commercial loans unchanged.

The article reports on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) plan to ban in-and-out-without-margin transactions on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It reveals that NYSE president Charles R. Gay has been talking to Washington officials to iron out the details of the regulation. The need for stock exchange members trading for their own account to put up 55 percent of the cash value of a stock purchased just like any other margin trader is noted.

The article analyzes the U.S. security market. There is a decline in the stock price of Bache & Co., one of the largest New York Stock Exchange member firm. Bache does not predict that the market may not try another testing of the lows that were registered eralier in 1947. Over 80% of the dollar total came from only two offerings, 200 million dollars of American Telephone & Telegraph Co. and 100 million dollars in refunding bonds of Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc.

Looks at the United States bull market as of spring 1999. Rise in the Dow Jones industrial average; How the market, long criticized for having too much of its gains concentrated in too few stocks, is diversifying and moving into chemical, machinery and paper companies; Possibility that the bull will provide a more comprehensive view of the economy's overall potential; Financial statistics; Improvements in the internal dynamics of the market; Profits.

The article offers information on various topics related to U.S. stock market including the stocks of Warren Foundry & Pipe Corp., the chances that Sewell Avery would overcome Louis Wolfson in taking over Montgomery Ward Co. Inc., and the issue on uranium stocks.

The article discusses Israeli shares or American depository receipts (ADRS) for shares deposited overseas that trade in the U.S. stock markets. Performances of companies such as American Israeli Paper and Alliance Tire and Rubber on the American Stock Exchange (Amex) are described. The shares outstanding of Israel Discount Bank and PEC Israel Economic, both controlled by IDB Bankholding Corp., are explored. Some analysts approve of Maritime Fruit Carriers, a company that is creating a virtual cartel in refrigerated shipping.

The article focuses on the condition of the stock market in the U.S. It mentions the International Paper & Power Co.'s 1940 annual statement which shows a net of 6.07 dollars a share available for the common stock, while shares during 1940 were selling below 13 dollars. It says that the stock market in 1941 does not value dividend yields on the same basis and does not capitalize earning power. It cites factors influencing the market including difficulty in gaining profits and high income taxes.

The article reports on developments relevant to business enterprises in the United States as of September 22, 2003. Key issues discussed include the decision reached by International Paper to appoint John Faraci as the chairman and chief executive officer of the company and the problems faced by New York Stock Exchange Chairman Richard Grasso.

The article reports on the condition of the securities market in the U.S. in July-August 1945. After an upsurge in offerings in July, the market began to pose various problems to both corporate borrowers and underwriters. It is noted that such troubles were attributable to the effect of the termination of the World War II and the weakness of the stock and bond trading activity.

The article discusses the events in the U.S. stock market for the week ending October 23, 1937 where the market decline was broken as bargain hunters and speculators lapped up shares at low prices and buyers continued to sell. It reviews the stock market fall which started in the middle of August and discusses the reasons which precipitated the decline. Reasons cited included the accumulation of commodity stock inventory, the decline in profit margins as a result of higher costs of labor and raw materials and threats of war in Europe and the Orient.

The article examines the effect of cease-fire in Korea on the stock market in the U.S. It is stated that traders have opposing views on the effects of the cease-fire. One group of traders are hoping that the end to the shooting Korea will be favorable marketwise as it would reduce the pressure for higher taxes and more severe controls. The other group, in contrast, believes that the cease-fire would further enhance the slipping of industrial stocks.

The article focuses on the movement of U.S. stocks from November 1 to November 10, 1943. Despite the Republicans' excellent showing at the November 2, 1943 polls, the results failed to excite the market as seen from the price averages which closed materially lower from 117.8 to 116.4 in the first trading section after Election Day. The slide continued until November 8, ending at a low 111.7.

The article discusses Berlin, Germany's reliance on production of substitutes to reduce dependence on imports in 1934. It cites potatoes that yield alcohol mixed with gasoline and synthetic gasoline from German Dye Trust. Germany has allegedly decreed that its big lignite companies combine to finance, construct and operate a giant gasoline plant costing about 100 million U.S. dollars, causing the stock market to react with a fall of lignite share prices. The same method of financing is rumored to be applied to produce other substitute materials.

The article talks about investments for the 1980s in the U.S. It raises the question of whether the stock market can regain its role as the country's premier place to invest. Investors in the 1980s are expected to continue to put their money into alternative investments such as mortgage-backed paper, financial futures, foreign securities, money market funds, venture capital, indexed bonds and stock options.

The article reports on the trend shift in the stock market from the stocks' declining performance to their strong potential in the U.S. It states that stocks have indicated robust signals for a major change in institutional money. It further cites that stocks have resisted the downtrend with their high performance signifying that investors are hoarding the shares in the market. These leading companies include Kane-Miller Corp., Union Camp Corp. and Scott Paper Co.

The article reports on the rising number of mergers in Canada in January 1979. It says that the key factors behind the wave of takeover bids include a new antimerger law, a trend of improving corporate profits and a lackluster stock market. According to the author, the low stock prices have spurred the takeover activity in the country. The terms of the new Securities Act in Ontario, the bid of Canadian Pacific Investments Ltd. on CPI and the bid of Domtar Ltd. for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. are also discussed.

The article looks at the condition of the stock market in the U.S. as of October 1946. The previous month has emerged as the busiest September for the New York Stock Exchange since 1939 in light of the 43,400,000 trading volume. The investment banking trade has suffered losses in the range of 50 to 60 million dollars. The underwriting trade is blamed for the congested condition of the new issues market.

The article reports on the performance of the stock markets in New York during 1945. It is reported that daily trading on the New York Stock Exchange neared 2,000,000 shares, and stock prices showed an improvement in August 1945. Dow-Jones industrial stock price index was around 183.50. Investors pointed out that stock yields averaged around 4 percent, compared with 3.75 percent in 1937.

The author comments on the concept of how the U.S. economic system works according to J. F. Lincoln of the Lincoln Electric Co. In light of the news that Lincoln made another effort to evade income taxes on the score of his company's 1941 earnings and employee compensation, the author believes it otherwise has given Lincoln's economic philosophy. The author discusses Lincoln's principle of the industrial economy.

This section offers stock market news briefs in the U.S. as of September 9, 1967. Analysts cautioned that the high yields in bond prices are not enough to bring a recovery in prices. Some states questioned Gerber Scientific Instrument Company's issuance of warrants to five institutional lenders. The International Monetary Fund's decision to push for a "paper gold" reserve asset caused gold stocks to fall.

The article explores signs that the 11% increase in the stock market since August 1954 has been the weakest bull move of the year.

The article provides information on the stock market in the U.S. as of June 12, 1954. The stock market rose from one dollar to seven dollars a share, a gain in since eight and a half months ago. On one session, Standard Oil lost 182 million U.S. dollar-worth of paper value while General Motors lost 131 million U.S. dollars. Just before the drop in the stocks, the index of Standard & Poor for 50 industrials was nearly 30% above as compared to September 1953.

The article reports on the continued increase in stock prices. It is believed that the increase in stock prices is due to people's fear of a possible inflation. This fear spur pension funds and trustees to buy common stocks in heavy volume. Market advisers are telling their clients to start cashing in some of the paper profits they have accumulated and adopt a wary attitude where new purchases are concerned.

The article reports on the behavior of the New York stock market which depends on 1947 business prospects. It states that the Dow-Jones average of 30 industrials have hit a top 212.50 at the end of May 1947 but by mid-September, it spilled down to 165 which is a drop of about 25%. It notes that it wiped out 40% of all the gains scored in four years of World War II bull market. Meanwhile, economists are insisting that 1947 brings a shakedown in prices and production.

The article reports on the performance of the U.S. stock market as of April 8, 1931. It presents factors that influenced the market, including the readjustments due to dividend compilations where unfavorable actions were allegedly more than the favorable actions. A chart showing daily price index of 90 companies for years 1929 to 1931 is also presented.

The article reports on the views of U.S. financial industry investors and stock brokers on the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stock market index. As an indicator of stock market conditions, some brokers criticize its volatility. Information on how DJIA calculates stock prices is presented, noting that its tendency to overemphasize price movements is also often noticed by critics. A comparison between DJIA and the industrial stock average of Standard & Poor's Corp. is also mentioned.

Reports that investors who avoided the Japanese stock market during 1989 gained substantially high. Gain in U.S. stocks; Impact of falling Japanese stock prices; Decline in the value of yen against dollar.

The article presents several charts and graphs showing the performance of the stock market, for the week ended October 26, 1985. They include production indicators such as raw steel, automobiles and electric power, leading economic indicators such as stock prices, corporate bond yields and industrial materials prices and prices of commodities such as gold, finished steel composite and copper.

The article presents views of various investors on profitable investments made in the bull market of the U.S. during deflation period of 1982. Robert P. Groesbeck mentions that consumer related stocks are likely to benefit from the plunge in oil prices. Joseph J. McAlinden informs that buying smokestack and cyclical stocks is a good deal and further suggests that stocks of paper, aluminum, and coppers can be purchased in 1983. It highlights the stock performance of Southern Pacific Co.

The article reports on the decline in the U.S. stock market in June 1981. It informs that the fall in the market by 5 percent alongwith real estate market and commodities market have deteriorated an estimated 2 trillion dollars in paper values in 1981. It tells that more than 10 billion dollars in corporate debt and equity issues are backlogged. It further states that companies lose a source of long-term capital due to the decline in the stock market.

The article focuses on the annual survey of executive compensation by "Business Week," which shows that the total executive compensation rose by an average of only 4.25% in 1975, which is 8.3% below in 1974. It states that the recovery of the stock market has contributed to the rise in executive compensation, driven by their stock options and stock grants . Meanwhile, it presents several charts which show the executive compensation from various industries in the U.S. in 1975.

The article reports on the first examination paper released by the Senate Banking & Currency Committee led by Senator J. W. Fulbright (D-Ark.) in April 1955, which includes a staff report on the different factors influencing the stock market. It says that the paper contains possible recommendations like higher margin requirements, a closer supervision of over-the-counter stock offerings and tougher U.S. Federal Reserve rules on bank loans for buying securities. The need to tighten regulations concerning fraud is also discussed.

The article offers news briefs related to the stock market including the first quarter earnings, profits of the paper industry, and an increase in the costs of stock trading.

The article discusses the economic trends in the industrial stock market in the U.S. as of May 1945. It states that the price average of the Dow-Jones industrial stock has increased by 10 per cent since March 1945. According to the author, most investors are interested in issues expected to benefit from the stabilizing wartime control measures initiated by the federal government.

The article discusses trends of stock and bond markets in the U.S. in 1944. It highlights the fear of companies over the reconversion problems that would probably face when the World War II ends. It notes that the American industry is expected to encounter troubles during the period when Germany finally falls since the economic structure of the U.S. is predicted to be strained.

The article offers news briefs related to stock market in the U.S. which include recommendations made by close-end investment companies for Moody's Investors Service Inc. and Arthur Wiesenberger & Co., emphasis laid by Income Fund of Boston Inc. on foreign short-term paper and increase in the institutional investors of Monsanto Co.

The article discusses the concern of what businesses need to do amidst falling yields in the U.S. It mentions that pension fund trustees and other institutional buyers admit that the long-term rise in stock prices have had some effect on purchasing trends. It affirms that pension funds remain a big factor in the stock market amidst its high prices.

The article analyzes the implications of a flood on the U.S. gold stock. It is warned that if the drain on the stock would become a flood, the U.S. would face a serious exchange crisis. So far, as of May 1958, the outflow of golf from the U.S. has not threatened the country's money supply, it is reported. Some economists suggest that increasing the dollar price of gold is the best way of preventing a crisis.

The article discusses the strategy of dollar averaging for recovering losses in the U.S. stock market. Investors who are familiar with the formula of dollar averaging prescribe that a period of economic downturn is a good time to buy stocks since profits can be recovered when the market becomes more bullish. Brokers note that successful dollar averagers are willing to invest over a period of 10 to 15 years, are not afraid to buy in a slow market, and usually have a stable source of capital for investments.

The article discusses how high-speed telephone lines made the linking of the San Francisco and Los Angeles stock exchanges possible. The report cites the merging of the San Francisco and Los Angeles markets as two divisions under the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange (PCSE). The article notes that brokers are able to deal large transactions between both cities within a matter of seconds through a special telephone circuit, and have become less dependent on the New York Stock Exchange for routing stock purchases.

The article focuses on the stance of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on the increase of premiums of stock issues higher than their original offering prices and other unethical acts in the securities market. SEC believes that the rise of speculation in stock market trading is not to blame but the artificial stimulation of the market caused by unethical practices. SEC also found that some underwriters and selling group members sells a large portion of new issues to partners, relatives, officers and key employees instead of clients.

The article offers information on the condition of the stock and commodity markets in the U.S. in 1940. It examines the impact of the issues about the World War II on the said markets. It discusses the 15.4% decrease in the Standard Statistics Co. average of 50 industrial stocks in May. It also reveals the role of the vitality of domestic business in determining the course of commodity prices.

The article offers an update on business worldwide as of July 1931. European stock markets increased between 9% to 20% due to a debt plan by U.S. President Herbert Hoover known as the Hoover Plan. The new economic measures launched by Poland include reductions in salary of government employees. Business conditions in Great Britain have improved due to enhanced world outlook. In Japan, the value of stocks continued to increase while prices of silk reached a record high.

The article explores the performance of the securities markets in the U.S. for February 1937. Traders have been worried on several issues, including the ban on free rides on the nation's stock exchange and the Washington fever over hot money. When the domestic copper price was raised to a full cent a pound, it was the biggest single mark-up since the 1920s, and the price at 14 cents was the highest since May 1930. Meanwhile, the United States Freight Co. has embraced an interim dividend policy by eliminating the payment due the first of March 1937.