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The article discusses a 1929 study pertaining to the movement of U.S. bond yields. The investigation focused on high-grade U.S. public utility bonds. Researchers studied the coupon rate, price, yield to maturity, month and price of yield, and number of months to maturity of each bond. Yields are determined by prices and prices fluctuate according to the relation between the supply of and the demand for given securities. Preliminary results revealed that the long-term investor is able to realize more from bond sales nine years before the maturity date. The short-term investor buys from the best advantage at approximately five years before bond maturity.

The article reports on the slow upward movement of yields on corporate and tax-exempt securities in the U.S. in April 1955. It says that the total of new bonds, notes, preferred and common stock was not probably much more than the 1.8 million U.S. dollar total in the first quarter of last year. The author adds that the dominant elements in the corporate new issues market include the eagerness of pension funds for high-grade investments and the strong competition among underwriters for top issues. The slow increase of long-term rates is also presented.

The article reports on the financial market in the U.S. It presents two charts which depict stock performance and bond yields from June 1949 to January 1956. It mentions that common stock yields have decreased specially on the favorite buying targets of professional investors. Harold B. Dorsey, head of Argus Research Corp., says that investment managers face difficulty in adjusting some of the habits they acquired towards investment policies .

The article focuses on the revival of interest in bonds. Topics discussed include the restoration of investment demand for securities affording an equitable return on capital, decline in the wide differential between yields on selected groups of stocks and bonds and suggestions to remember in considering bonds as investments. Also mentioned are bonds selling in a range to provide fair yields such as Armour & Co., Chile Copper and Georgia Power Company.

The article discusses how American investors, businessmen and workers should use their funds for reinvestment in 1926. It cites safety of factor, the element of interest return and probable appreciation in value as the things to consider before buying stocks or bonds. It advises investors to consider buying stocks or bonds which offer a yield of 5 or 6 percent and more, and with apparent safety of principal.

The article analyzes the reluctance among institutional investors to invest in the U.S. bond market. As stated, the reason for reluctance is the split over what constitutes a satisfactory rate of return in the bond market as, on corporate bond issue the investors won't get a return of less than 3% on long-term bonds, while on municipal bonds the big investors are getting choosier by the day. As reported, reluctance among the investors can be gauged from the several recent unsold bond issues.

The article discusses financing issues affecting the U.S. securities industry. It is reported that the pending gold clause cases filed in the U.S. Supreme Court have brought business uncertainties in the industry. The increased sales of prime grade securities are mentioned and information on average yield on both second and fourth grade bonds is presented. The potential impact of refinancing prospects on bond values and investment media is also explored.

The article recommends six high-grade bonds traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as of December 15, 1934 that offer steady returns on investment for risk-averse investors. Among these bonds include that of Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. and the National Dairy Products Corp., noting that these firms have maintained a solid earnings record in 1934. It adds that U.S. Treasury bonds offer a safe 3% interest yield and are available in denominations as low as 50 U.S. dollars.

The article offers miscellaneous information related to the U.S. It offers suggestions to Americans, who want to build and rent a house in islands such as Montego Bay in Jamaica and Saint Croix in Maine, on various factors that should be considered before buying and developing land in an island. It offers information on yields on bonds such as the U.S. government, corporate and municipal, and the new color television (TV) from Motorola Inc.

The article discusses opportunities for investors on bonds from stable European governments which are consistently sold around the 3% yield level with a higher return on exceptional situations such as war. It informs that default records are minimal as each nation strives to maintain its credit among other nations. A table showing high-yield foreign bonds is also presented.

The article looks at a group of high yield public utility bonds in the U.S. market that offer safe investments as of September 1, 1923. They include Appalachian Power Co. 7s, Illinois Power Co. 5s, and Tri-City Railway & Light 5s. It notes the possibility of purchasing a number of sound issues on a basis to yield around 6.5 %. It also discusses the largest markets that have been provided by institutional buyers for public utility bonds and the growth of the public utility industry.

The article discusses short-term bond investment opportunities for investors. It outlines price range and yield which may be expected from short-term bonds of several firms including railroad company Baltimore & Ohio, Central Leather, and Standard Gas & Electric Company. Brief details about the bond trading activity of firms including the American Agricultural Chemical Company, American Telephone & Telegraph Company, and railroad company Union Pacific are also presented.

The article offers information on corporation bonds which attract investors despite the World War I in the U.S. as of July 13, 1918. Corporate bond offerings are said to give investors six to seven and a half per cent returns on their investments due to premium and buying power of money relative to wartime conditions. Corporate bonds mentioned include the Federal Land Bank Bonds, 60 million dollars six per cent serial convertible gold debentures from Armour & Co., and public utility bonds.

A list including information of the most attractive American bonds with yields at six percent or higher for the month of March 1918 which includes Union Pacific convertible 4s, Long Island first consolidated 4s, and Wilson & Company first 6s.

The article offers information on the tax exempt bonds in the U.S. It states that these bonds can provide high yields and safety in terms of investment. It mentions that people who file single tax return can also get benefit from tax exempt. It highlights that according to new tax laws, 3.5 percent tax free bonds will yield as much returns on investment as one gets from a taxable investment.

The article presents a positive outlook for tax-free toll road bonds which are selling at deep discounts in the U.S. as of June 1974. Majority of municipal bond analysts consider such bonds as good buys as traffic volume is recovering. Barr Bros. & Co. vice-president Lester Murphy forecasts that revenues for 1974 should be off less than 5 percent. Jerome Tripp of Tripp & Co. cites several reasons for the attractiveness of yields on toll road bonds.

The article discusses the popularity of preferred stock selling as a form of financing among companies in the U.S. The dollar value of new preferred stock issues increased from 700 million U.S. dollars a year in 1967 to about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars in 1970. The selling of preferred stock in the utility industry is described as a reflection of its problematic demand for new money. The corporate tax advantage is cited as the major reason why preferred stocks sell at a lower yield than bonds.

The article looks at the performance of utility stocks in 1967. It explains that utility stocks are regarded as income stocks, thus they tend to act like bonds and regularly go down when interest rates rose. A lessening of the attractions of the yield on utility stocks is noted due to higher yields on bonds. The article also explains why higher interest rates threaten the growth of utility stock which is the advantage it has over a bond.

The author explores his views on the prospects of having traditional rally to carry the price recovery of stocks in spring of 1966. Based on statistical standard of the last 70 years, the spring rally does not amount to much. The bull-market experience in January and February of 1966 will stand for quite a long time to come, says the author. Due to tight money and bond yields much higher than the return from the blue-chip dividends, investors are advised not to count on a spring rally.

The article offers recommendations for bonds that the writer believes would provide a good return on investment. Topics mentioned include a prediction that World War II would continue and affect the price of railroad bonds, a list of bonds which are likely to safeguard the principal such as American Telephone, Standard Oil of New Jersey, and Consolidated Edison, as well as a chart comparing the value of certain bonds compared to the previous year.

The article reports that interest rates on savings deposits have been reduced in the U.S. in July 1931. Commercial banks in several cities have cut rates on both demand and savings deposits. The savings rate cuts has resulted in long term investment of money. It is stated that the saver can now get much better returns by investing his funds directly in mortgages, stocks, or bonds.

The article discusses the outlook of mortgage bonds in the U.S. for 1928. It cites real estate securities experts' prediction that there will be strong demand for mortgage bonds, a new high record will be set and the position of mortgage bonds will be established among securities investors. It also suggests that the high interest yield will make mortgage bond more attractive to investors.

The article offers pieces of advice on how to choose bonds in the U.S. as of August 15, 1924. Topics discussed include the advantages and disadvantages of investing in railroad bonds, varieties of securities that offer high rates of yield and the rate offered by the railroad bonds offered by the Philippine Railway. Also highlighted are the railroad bonds that offer yields of 8 percent and higher.

The article discusses the results of a survey concerning the trends in investment mortgage in the U.S. in 1923. Topics covered include ways to save for mortgage, obtain bonds in the real estate field and market real estate bonds. Also mentioned are tips on how to have a good return from investments in the real estate sector.

A table is presented that shows the investment yields in 1919, 1920 and 1921 for various classes of bonds, including U.S. government bonds, Canadian and U.S. bonds, and foreign bonds.

The article tackles the right of the Railway Investors' League to be heard regarding the railroad problem in the U.S. The League is composed of owners of railroad stocks and bonds. The article enumerates the three demands that the League has made, including the railroads' privatization and the National Government's guarantee of a fixed return on investment. The League's address and list of officers are provided.

The article reports that as of September 1954, Frank C. Ash, president of Oswego Falls Corp. Paper, believes that American demand for paper will reach 100 million tons a year in 1980, that Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph yielded 3.04% on its first trading on debentures, and that the Eastman, Dillon & Co. issued a 20 million dollar collateral on the Spartan Aircraft Co. with nine insurance companies.

The article focuses on the trends in U.S. corporate bond prices in 1952. It states that corporate bond prices slightly increased in the yearend level due to the 1951 Christmas break in the bond market. However, it says that the long-term trend in bond prices has declined since 1951, with apparent signs of weakness in corporate bond market. It says that new bond issues should have to be offered at higher yields to attract buyers such as the bonds being offered by Tennessee Gas Transmission Co.

The article focuses on the fall in public purchasing of E-bonds in the U.S. It mentions that the belief of people that E-bonds, that provide fixed returns, are not efficient investment option during the inflating economy has affected its sales and reflects that the fall in purchasing power of Americans is also responsible for lack of interest in bond purchasing. It also informs about the new payroll-savings promotion scheme that will be introduced by the Treasury Department.

The article analyzes the likely impact of the shrinking gap between the yields of stocks and bonds in the U.S. It is reported that, due to the boom in stock prices, stock yields have been consistently declining, and uncertain conditions in the bond market have led to an increase in bond yields. It is reported that, if the gap becomes too narrow, the advantage of owning common stocks will disappear, resulting in a flow of money from the stock market to the bond market.