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The article examines the development of commercial paper financing in the United States in order to consider some of the main factors for movements in the commercial-paper market from 1924 to 1931. Reductions in the demand of commercial banks for commercial paper are discussed, and details related to the decline of the supply of commercial paper are also presented. The effects of these decreases on commercial paper houses is analyzed, and the article concludes with the probable future for commercial paper houses.

The article focuses on the declining trend in the sales and earnings posted by paper companies in the U.S. in the fall of 1957. The shares of paper products have lost around 25 per cent of the gain made during the upward trend between 1953 and 1956. Along with the trend, the author mentions that heavy institutional buying in the country had affected the paper shares floating supply.

The article discusses the significance of corporate "paper profits." This refers to corporate profits which have not been converted to cash and only exist on paper. The term mainly pertains to investors and speculators when referring to profits they would realize if they sold their securities at the market price. In a fluctuating business cycle analysts say it is particularly important to calculate paper profits correctly. They recommend that all businesses have a paper profit reserve for potential inventory increases.

The article focuses on the newspaper industry of the United States, specifically on costs and competition related to the price and availability of news print. The availability of cheap paper is crucial to the newspaper industry, but at the same time harmful to paper producers. Paper manufacturers claim that low prices have resulted in bankruptcy, the suspension of reforestation efforts and technical research. Allegations of price fixing based on monopolistic agreements between news print suppliers are presented. The article examines issues relating to the price of news print, the efficiency of the news print industry, and the causes of price fluctuations.

The article reports on the condition of the copier industry in the U.S. in 1968. It mentions that the industry has shown interest to software and supplies as new profits as it faced with slackening demand for its hardware. It also notes that hunger for copying paper especially the zinc-oxide coated papers fed to electrostatic papers has no been expected to abate and copier makers see their trending market toward less expensive and smaller models.

The article discusses business conditions in the Canada's newsprint and paper industry. It states that the industry is hopeful of recovering from a seven year economic slowdown by increasing plant capacities. J. V. Clyne, chairman at MacMillan, Bloedel & Powell River Ltd. (MacMillan), says the paper and pulp companies which are expanding their capacity would have to face high competition. It reports that MacMillan has annouced a price cut of 10 dollars in its products.

The passing of the prime rate, as we used to know it, has a number of implications for business leaders. It should reduce the volatility of margins and loan market shares, a problem that has bothered the large money-center banks, but it may create problems for regional and local banks. The end of the prime may make it easier for small and medium-sized companies to compete for bank loans during periods of tight credit--and also spell the end of compensating balances. For Federal Reserve officials, too, the event is likely to be good news. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article offers information on business scenario in the U.S. Paper industry is meeting the demands of its customers as supply is equivalent to demand but sales of books has reduced. It states that the company Akron will increase prices of automobiles and truck tyres by five percent and profit from few consumer goods will be lower in 1948 as compared to the previous year. It reports that construction will get hampered due to the Pacific Northwest floods.

The article discusses the latest business situation in the U.S. as of September 19, 1936. The entire segments of the paper industry are performing better than in 1935. In the petroleum industry, there is enough supply to maintain a fairly stable price structure in the next few months. In the insurance sector, sales of ordinary insurance declined in August, with the eight month total five percent lower than in January-August 1936.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article in previous issues including "Administration zeroes in on wages," in the January 29, 1966 issue, "Washington Outlook," in the January 1, 1966 issue, and "Finns will build a papermaking plant for Owens, Illinois in Texas," in the February 5, 1966 issue.

The article presents business trends as of June 1955. The U.S. dollar's value has depreciated 0.4 cents since 1953, according to the National Industrial Conference Board. The top three chemical developments of the past 35 years, according to a du Pont-appointed jury are antibiotics, synthetic fibers and synthetic plastics. The U.S. reportedly leads the way in atomic ocean liners with the United States Lines planning an atom-powered liner to replace the company's aging liner America.

The article discusses the Business Week Index released in September 1972 in the U.S. The production series includes machinery, oil refining, steel, cars, trucks, paper, paperboard, coal, lumber, and defense and space equipment, comprising 46 percent of the weight of the index. It mentions that the growing contribution of coal to total energy consumption accounted for 20 percent of the aggregate. Automobile production figures were collected from the output of U.S. assembly plants.

The article focuses on the current state of the U.S. country bank. The article outlines the challenges country banks are confronting: local loans and discounts are a smaller portion of total assets and earnings are low. In this article, the author suggests how a change in investment policy might allow the country bank to increase its holdings of local paper, improve its earnings power, and retain its important position in the banking structure. The author suggests abandoning the liquidity and marketability theories of bank assets, acquiring local long-term paper, and providing rediscount facilities for farm mortgages. The author advocates that local banks return to local investment, an area where they have knowledge and are competent to judge credit risk.

The article focuses on the reestablishment of Germany's merchant marine after World War I. Early financing of the merchant marine by the German government and the shipping companies themselves is examined. Details related to the policies of German shipping companies concerning joint operations between German and foreign companies, especially American shipping companies, are discussed. Comparisons are made of the capabilities of the German merchant marine before and after World War I, and the improvements upon operation made by companies such as the Hamburg-American Line are presented.

Now the long-held vision of a "checkless society" is tarnishing somewhat, as the structure of the new electronic payment system begins to take shape. Checks will still be written, although the plastic card and new varieties of paper instruments will be preferred. Two experts describe the impact on business in general, on banks, and on consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the strong condition of business activity in the U.S. in 1965. It highlights the increase of the Dow-Jones industrial average which reached 900 level in the said year. It mentions the rise of trading volume up to 31 million shares in January. It also explores the market performance of several industries in the country from 1964-1965 including airlines, construction, and copper.

The article informs about growing business conditions of Canada as there is a 9.8% gain in newsprint production and improvement in export trade.

Two charts are presented depicting the business conditions in the U.S. from 1972-1974 including electric power production, the prices of wheat and corporate bond yield.

The article reports on the improved business conditions in Sweden in 1935, with key industries including iron, steel and paper, experiencing continued growth while employment and steady living costs stimulate large building programs.

The article offers updates related to business conditions in the U.S. In New York, the decline in security values is expected to impact paper profits and sales of luxury items such as automobiles and jewelry. In Georgia, retail trade will be affected by the drop in cotton prices while oil production is expanding in Mississippi and Louisiana. In Kansas, wheat quotations have declined due to the war scare while an improvement in yield and stability in livestock quotations have been reported.

The article reports that the Federal Reserve Board has stated that business conditions in certain regions of the U.S. have improved in the fall of 1921, but it remains premature to assume that large-scale recovery is on the horizon. It adds that investment banker Otto Kahn has suggested that the U.S. needs to have wise taxation and credit policies to stabilize its economic fundamentals, but on the other hand, France and Germany continue to be hobbled with post-World War I reconstruction issues.

Two charts are presented which depicts the slowdown of business activity in the U.S. at the year ended December 31, 1972 and the trends of production, finance and prices in the country as of January 1973.

This article reports on the booming business climate that is being experienced by the automobile industry in Detroit, Michigan in 1949, despite the perilous future that it faces due to expected strikes. It explains why Detroit is considered to be the car manufacturing hub of the nation, and how it acquired that status. It then presents the companies and the people who are behind Detroit's success. The article also comments on why the one-industry nature of Detroit may make it susceptible to industry problems, such as workers' strikes.

In this article the author discusses the possibility of global crisis and financial challenges for businesses and people. The author notes the efforts of the government in preparation of the possible financial problems and nuclear tests concerns. Moreover, the author mentions the approaches to address the problem regarding shelter in case crisis occur and the move to store packaged food and potable water. Concerns on the efficiency and conditions of businesses are noted.

The article examines the business conditions of countries in Europe, Latin America and the Far East as of November 1931. The coincidence of the partial repayment of the Franco-American credit is blamed for the relapse of British sterling. There were improvements in Chilean and Argentine bonds as well as exchange in Argentina and Uruguay. It mentions reports on the revival of Chinese trade in the Shanghai area.

This section offers news briefs related to world business as of September 1931. The conditions of businesses in Paris, France are slowly developing a more pessimistic trend as its metallurgical industry has been affected by the depression. The French government estimated that the imports of wheat in France will be 56 million bushels in 1932. The rayon and aluminum industry of Milan, Italy is recovering due to the improvements in the cotton mills and hatteries in the city.

The author comments on several business and social issues in the U.S. as of May 12, 1923. Topics discussed include the slow recovery of after-the-war condition in the society and the consideration of Los Angeles, California as the livest spot in the country due to rising values of real estate. Also mentioned is that bankers remain uncertain on the financial soundness and stability of the automobile industry.

The article reports on the significance of a financial officer in making corporate decisions in the field of business in the U.S. It states that corporate financial executive is in a position with great influence on a company's financial state with tensions and uncertainties such as wage-price controls and shifting foreign exchange markets. It mentions the importance of a new corporate strategy that emphasizes control and sophisticated financial analysis that conserves assets and cuts costs.

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 offers a forecast on business conditions of various countries worldwide for 1956. It describes the business world of 1956 as intense, expansive, and competitive. The rise of the U.S. foreign trade, the moderate increase of French industrial production, and the industrial expansion in Latin America are also highlighted.

The article discusses excess capacity in the marketplace's supply-demand framework and the prevention of overexpansion in U.S. industries. Although excess capacity is viewed as an inflation control, a "profit squeeze" results from excess capacity, which reduces prices and profits, as well as the incentive to expand. Excess capacity can also be defined from resource use and cyclical viewpoints. Topics include trends in excess capacity, collection of economic intelligence, policy formation, and advice for analyzing excess capacity.

Focuses on some social events in Germany. Description of a snippet that describes the attitude of a school girl named Katie who has never tasted sugar nor her other family members eat potatoes and margarine after the World War I; Revelation of the inflationary condition of Germany through school incident; Overview of business condition in Germany.

The author comments on the U.S. stock market. He notes the changing investment philosophy and he addresses the projected increase in the value of gold stock as well as the growing interest of investors in gold mining shares. The reliance of bull markets in business confidence and the loss of confidence in accounting practices among analysts are discussed. Several stocks for potential investment are suggested such as Freeport Minerals, Inernational Paper, and U.S. Steel.

The article looks at the indicators of the business condition of the U.S. in October 1931. The emergence of the possibility of an upward trend in the steel industry is attributed to a rise in the operating rate of the sector during the last week of the month. Gains in the grain markets have reportedly stimulated a change in business sentiment in the country which was stressed in trade papers. Also reported is an improvement in rail and truck purchases.

The article offers updates on the business conditions of Canada during the Second World War in 1942. It mentions National Selective Service director Elliott M. Little's demand of using initiative, experience, and intelligence of workers through management-worker plant committees. It adds that the price control administration is securing the cooperation of women through sponsorship of a soap opera and distribution of copies of the "Consumer News."

The article presents news briefs on business conditions in Canada as of February 15, 1929 including its investments abroad, reports of Canadian National Railways, and the possible expansion of Canadian National Railways and Canadian Pacific.

The article reports that advertising expenditure in the U.S., which increased by 11% in 1952 with 7.2-billion dollars, may continue to advance in 1953, along with the condition of business. It says that most expenditure was made to the television (TV) industry, with 180.8-million dollar revenue, gaining ground of the radio network, whose revenue had dropped by 6.5%. Moreover, it was stated that the increase may range from 5% to 10%, influenced mainly by appliance and automobile industries.

The article offers an overview of the U.S. money markets and business activity as of June 1936. Department store sales in June rose by 35% while automobile sales posted by General Motors increased. Southern Pacific flotation reached 60 million dollars while Federal land banks had refunding of 83 million dollars. Investors are said to be willing to buy cotton futures at higher prices.

The author discusses business developments in the U.S. as of April 3, 1920. Topics addressed include a decline in the cost of living, the good will generated by executives who take the time to listen and engage with employees, and high prices charged by merchants in the Southern U.S. Also mentioned are politician William Jennings Bryan's lack of congeniality to fellow train travelers, the start of publisher Cyrus H. K. Curtis' career, and labor union leaders' loss of power.

The article presents a case study of the Hammett Manufacturing Co.'s method of relating advertising to business cycles. During times of depression, the company would introduce new lines to stimulate sales. However, this action called for the increase of sales personnel, as well as other labor. In 1919 the company decided to start advertising and had to develop a plan that would best suit its needs. It decided to advertise heavily during times of depression and conservatively in times of prosperity. This method of advertising already fit in with its production methods, and has since been successful, although the author mentions that it needs to survive more business cycles before any conclusions can be made.

Several charts related to the present business conditions of the U.S. are presented including one showing rise in business activity from 1972-1974, and another on business activity in various sectors including banking, agriculture, and automobile production.