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The author reflects on the explosion of stock prices in 1978 in spite of increases in short-term and long-term interest rates. Topics covered include the investors' ways of finding protection against inflation, failure of income stocks, like utilities, in participating in the strong rally of the stock market, and easy picking of stocks by eliminating companies not participating in the market rally. He also discusses the business situation of consumer electronics and eyewear company Polaroid.

The article analyzes the U.S. stock market in the context of businessman G. William Miller, appointed as chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, as of February 6, 1978. Attention is paid to the value of the U.S. dollar, investors' buying power, and the author recommendations for buying and selling stocks.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of December 15, 1977. The author focuses on bear markets, the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) average stock price index, and President Jimmy Carter's Administration. Also mentioned are the U.S. dollar's devaluation, mining company Carborundum, and oil company Amerada Hess.

The author reflects on developments in the U.S. stock market as of October 1977. He says the market has not been in good health although the economy progresses nicely. He cites the rate of inflation and interest rates are some factors affecting corporate profits. He believes managements have learned that stockholders do not want to live on hopes alone. He also attributes the narrowing of the yield gap between bonds and stocks to bond yields and higher dividend rates.

The author discusses aspects of U.S. business, economy, and stock market as of September 1977 with particular focus given to their development since the initiation of the magazine in 1917. Topics addressed include the adequacy of financial forecasts, the inflation rate in the country, and the performance of the stock market.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of August 15, 1977. The author focuses on stock prices, the Dow Jones Industrial average stock price index, and growth stocks. The author recommends investing in cosmetics producer Avon Products, cosmetics and personal care products manufacturer Revlon, and conglomerate Teledyne. Further discussed are Teledyne's founder Henry E. Singleton, and energy company Con Edison.

The article provides an analysis of the U.S. stock market as of July 1, 1977. The decision of institutional investors to favor bonds over stocks has caused yields to decline to the lowest level in 3.5 years. The value of chemicals company Monsanto has declined to almost 30%, despite the prospect of record profits of close to 11 dollars per share. Automobile manufacturer Ford is expected to earn around 12 dollars per share on its stock for a multiple of 3.7.

The article reports on the aggregate sales volume for the top 500 U.S. companies as of 1976. Topics covered include the growth of the country in terms of population, standard of living and company sales and profits. The inflation rate and consumer price index which are factored into the growth rate are cited. Profit/earnings ratio (P/E) which is in the process of realignment and distort market averages is also mentioned.

The author offers commentary on the U.S. stock market as of May 15, 1977, focusing on analysis of volatility in the market. Topics include the strategies of institutional money managers and stock analysts, the impact of renewed economic prosperity and the potential of inflation on the market, and the performance of the beverage company Heublein.

The article discusses stock market upswings and downswings in the beginning of the year 1977 in the United States. Topics mentioned include changing goals for portfolio managers, the indexing investment policy that ties profits to stock averages such as the Standard & Poor's 500, and a list of stocks whose prices suffered recently including Eastman Kodak, Eli Lilly, and Texas Instruments.

The article discusses the author's opinion on the trends on the U.S. stock exchanges as of November 15, 1976, with attention paid to the annual tax selling. Topics include a change in the U.S. legislation concerning the holding period of investments, a research on the consumer confidence that was performed by the Survey Research Center of the University of Michigan, and the author's recommendations on stock of petroleum company Continental Oil.

The article presents the author's opinion on the performance of the U.S. stock exchange as of December 1975. Analyzed are possible market trends for 1976 when presidential elections are due to take place. Discussed is the stock performance of print services provider R.R. Donnelley & Sons, control equipment and systems company General Signal, and power cranes and shovels maker Harnischfeger.

The article focuses on the performance of U.S. stock prices in a situation of a discontinued "bull" market as of September 1, 1975. The author pays special attention to the influence of inflation on the stock market performance. Details related to developments in U.S. economy are presented as well.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of August 15, 1975. The author focuses on the business and political conditions, New York City bonds, and tax-exempt bonds. The author recommends investing in medical equipment and pharmaceutical goods manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, consumer goods company Procter & Gamble, and control equipment and systems company General Signal.

In the article, the author discusses developments in the U.S. stock market as of mid-March 1975. He focuses on the foreign exchange market, in which the dollar is continuously devaluating against such currencies as the Dutch guilder, the British pound, and Italian lira. He claims that the depreciation of the dollar is due to the profligacy, which means living beyond one's means.

The author comments on the stock market in the U.S. as of November 1974. Topics discussed include good profit reports posted by some companies in the third quarter, the author's skepticism about the sudden increase in the stock market that made people think that the worst is over and the need for investors to consider industries which are not unduly cyclical, not subject to severe variations in commodity prices and do not depend heavily on consumers' discretionary spending.

The author shares his insights into the state of world economy. He acknowledges that, in hindsight, the appraisal of the value of the resignation of U.S. President Richard Nixon to be a hundred points in the Dow was probably too low since his preoccupation with Watergate has done incalculable damage. He emphasizes that the country faces the gravest international monetary disarray in more than four decades. He calls attention to the situation in the stock markets of London, Japan, and Italy.

The author offers outlook on the concerns of investors in U.S. stock market. He suggests the impact of deficit spending, easy money, and the resentment of people against inflation on the future of stocks. Data on the share prices of companies including computer services firm IBM and photographic equipment maker Eastman Kodak in 1974 is presented to show why common stocks have lost their popularity. An assessment of the market for gold and gold stocks is presented.

The article discusses the developments on the U.S. stock market as of May 15, 1974 with a focus on utility stocks and bonds prices. Special attention is paid to a dividend omission implemented by electric service provider Con Edison, investors' reactions on the move, and its effect on the price of the company's stocks and bonds. An analysis is presented of the stocks of soft drinks maker Tropicana Products, specialized foods maker Anderson Clayton, and paper cups producer Maryland Cup.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of December 15, 1950. The author focuses on bear markets, inflation, and the annual rate of inflation. The author recommends investing in gold and silver, spot commodities, and gold stocks. Further discussed are mutual fund International Investors, and closed-end fund Asa Ltd.

The article looks at the U.S. stock market as of November 15, 1973. Topics include the impact of a possible global petroleum shortage on market activity, economic conditions in the U.S., and the increase in corporate earnings as a result of inventory gains. The stock performance of First National City Corp. bank and personal loan company Beneficial Corp. are also discussed.

The author offers investment strategies for the shareholders of American Telephone & Telegraph Co. (AT&T), also known as Ma Bell, as of October 1982 after the end of an antitrust suit and the decision for the company's dissolution. Topics discussed include the dividends AT&T has paid to its shareholders, its bonds' ratings, and the securities of the seven operating companies which are planned to appear after Ma Bell's reorganization.

The author offers a perspective on the stock market performance in 1981 and the prospects for 1982. Topics discussed include the decline in the stock market during the first year under Republican U.S. President Ronald Reagan, some factors indicating positive prospects for the stock market in 1982 including better outlook for business in general and discount prices for building-related stocks.

The article discusses the Dow Jones Industrials Average and its rise to a value of over 1,000. It also highlights the economic aspects of the stock prices of securities issued by different industries in the United States including the computer industry, the petroleum industry, and the steel industry.

The article presents investment advice and forecasting for gold stocks for investors in the United States as of March 16, 1981. Topics mentioned include a conflict between the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Congress over curbing inflation, making it possible to convert bonds into stocks in order to market them, and the history of gold prices.

The article provides a U.S. stock market analysis as of October 1980. During the previous six months, the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 has increased more than 30%, which makes the market vulnerable to a sharper selloff. The author discourages the purchase or holding of yield-sensitive stocks, and recommends one- or two-year Treasury notes that yield over 11 3/4%.

The author explores his view on developments in the U.S. stock market as of September 1980. Topics discussed include the price recovery of long-term bonds, the predilection for short-term market investments, and the infusion of cash reserves into the money market funds. Also mentioned are the prospects of blue chip stocks such as Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble, and Aetna Life & Casualty.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of August 18, 1980. The author focuses on corporate and consumer debts, the recession, and housing starts. Further discussed are the presidential elections in November, stock prices, and the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) stock price index. The author recommends investing in oilfield services company Schlumberger, and health care facilities operator Hospital Corp. of America.

The article focuses on means of managing investments received as inheritance as of August 4, 1980. Topics reviewed include trust departments of banks, intermediate-term bonds and closed end trusts as options for preserving investments. Investment in open-end funds and a chart representing the performance of mutual funds including Tri-Continental Corp., Lehman Corp. and General American are investigated as well.

The author reflects on the increasing trend involving U.S. stocks sold at bankruptcy level prices. Topics discussed include reductions in the prime lending rate of banks and the plunge in three- and six-month Treasury bills. Also mentioned are the risks inherent to numerous industries and the significant improvement in the risk/reward ratio.

The article presents the author's comment on the stocks that are traded on the U.S. stock exchanges as of March 31, 1980, with attention paid to the yield differential between stocks and bonds. Topics include credit controls, liquidation, and recommendations on stocks of petroleum companies Sun Oil and Marathon Oil. Particular focus is given to a previous recommendation concerning stock of health care facilities operator Hospital Corp. of America.

The author offers a history of gold as an investment and trading commodity as of February 4, 1980. He recalls that U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt raised the price of gold by 75% to 35 U.S. dollars an ounce as the U.S. began to emerge from the Great Depression and that owning gold became illegal until 1975. He talks about gold advocates' view of gold as a cheap form of insurance against a perceived inevitable collapse of the U.S. dollar and his change of attitude from negative to neutral.

The article explores the stock market trends in the U.S. as of January 21, 1980. Topics discussed include growth opportunities for Heublein Inc. through its alcoholic products and Kentucky Fried Chicken division as chicken is becoming cheaper than beef, gain in the stock of General Instruments, and surprise rise in DJI stock index. Also mentioned is the price concern for oil.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of December 24, 1979. Particular attention is paid to tax selling, which is purposefully registering short-term losses in order to reduce capital gains tax. The author suggests several blue chip stocks, Treasury bonds, and tax-exempt bonds for tax selling. The author recommends investing in chemical companies Allied Chemical, Du Pont, and Monsanto.

The author predicts that another buying panic is expected in the U.S. in 1979, unless the recession deteriorates into a major, lengthy depression. Topics discussed include the continuing increase in inflation rates, the potential impact on commercial banks if masses of people decided to withdraw their savings, and the possibility of a stock market surge.

The article presents an assessment of the U.S. stock market as of October 1979. Topics covered include the lack of flexibility of the big companies in the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI), the projected decline in the earnings and share price of automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Co., and the stock price of Royal Dutch Petroleum for the 12 months ended June 30.

The article discusses the U.S. stock market as of September 17, 1979. The author focuses on the Dow Jones Industrial (DJI) average stock price index, bull markets, and the economic conditions. Also commented on are the Consumer Price Index (CPI,) the probability of a recession, and institutional and individual investors' differences in investment strategy. Further presented is a table showing the price, book value, and price/earnings ratio (P/E) of the DJI in 1968 and 1979.

The article presents the author's opinion on the stocks that are traded on the U.S. stock exchanges as of August 6, 1979, with attention paid to the shifts in the value of the stock market index Dow Jones Industrial Average and stock market analyst, the late Ed Tabell. Topics include the impact of the corporate takeovers on the stock prices, stock price standards, and a recommendation concerning the stock of banking institution Chase Manhattan Bank.

The author discusses the possible come back of coal as an energy source in 1979 because of short supply of oil, increase in oil prices, and the qualms of the American people about nuclear energy. Particular focus is given to negative aspects of coal. It discusses adverse effects of coal divisions to the coal profits of major companies, such as the mining company AMAX, petroleum liquids producer Continental Oil, and oil and gas exploration and production company Occidental Petroleum.

The author evaluates the U.S. stock progress since the emergence of long-term investments. The average utility stock earnings was boosted by 30 percent in 1966 from their 1963 levels, as the Federal Power Commission cited a 6.5 percent growth rate. He advises that investors must purchase bonds instead of stocks due to the higher yields of the former, as done by AT&T on its AAA-rated bond at a 5.63 percent interest rate that resulted to a 4.3 percent dividend return.

In this article the author presents his views regarding the present stock prices in the U.S. and the issue of investing in stocks under present conditions. For investors who could afford to take risks, he suggests to invest in stocks where quality and assured earnings growth are the main attraction and not the dividend yield. Some of his suggested stocks include the stocks of electric utilities, Union Carbide Corp., Corn Products and National Diary.

The author shares his views about the status of the European economy. The author argues that most European economies are running out of money, thus governments will make credit tight to avoid financial disaster. He points that the U.S. is more aware of the dangers of accelerating inflation than Europe. He asserts that the stocks of companies with strong earnings will be the only desirable investments in situations wherein interest rates are high and money is tight.

The author offers insights into the U.S. stock market as of July 1, 1966, focusing on the European perspective that he believes should be of interest to the American investor. He discusses the results of a poll of 177 members of the Swiss and German financial communities, including their views about the possibility of a U.S. recession and the duration and level of the U.S. stock market boom. He also describes Europe as a perfect example of a booming economy with a depressed stock market.

The author reflects on developments in the stock market as of May 1966. He cites that people who work for a living do not invest for income and that capital appreciation should be their primary objective. He believes retired people should put their capital to work to supplement pensions and Social Security benefits. Particular focus is given to the increase in interest rates and the decline in prices of blue-chip stocks.

The author offers his comments for investors who want fast action rather than as recommendations to buy. The year 1966 is considered by most investors as not profitable with many of the most widely held blue chips having done far worse. Companies that are firmly established as to deserve the consideration for serious investors are noted including National Northwest, Collins Radio, and Consolidated Freightways.

In the article, the author discusses developments in the U.S. stock market as of mid-April 1966. He examines the possible reasons why investors are cautious on the market outlook despite the favorable business developments. He cites the highest level in trading volume on the American Stock Exchange since 1929. He presents the performance of the stocks of Great American Industries and Braniff Airways.

The article explores why more of the most highly rate blue chips in the U.S. have found their way into the daily listing of new loss. The escalating labor shortage is expected to raise the pressure for more substantial wage hikes. The economic boom itself and the Federal Reserve's efforts to keep it from exploding have reportedly caused a steeper spike in interest rates. This led to substantial losses for bond investors. Market guidelines are offered.

The article discusses the trends on the U.S. stock exchanges in January and February 1966 with a focus on the spread of stock market speculations. The author comments on a trend for growing demand for wunderkinder, or stocks the prices of which are high without a particular reason. He also recommends investing in aerospace industry, machine tool industry, and fertilizers industry stocks.

The author analyzes the performance of common stocks of companies in the U.S. for 1966. Corporate profits are predicted to gain only five percent due to factors including corporate income tax rates, the below optimum capacity operation of industries, and increased labor costs. Possible problem areas for the stock market are the introduction of price and wage controls and some sort of excess-profits tax, change in the economic outlook, and the stock market itself. The poor investment stocks is attributed investors' disposal of good quality stocks.

The author looks at the strong performance of the U.S. stock market as of December 15, 1965. He urges investors to understand the reasons for the stock market's selectivity to be able to avoid below-average results in the future. He also discusses the increasingly important role being played by institutional investors in the stock market and offers advice on certain stocks including Consolidated Freightways, Transcon Lines, Vendo Co., and Anheuser-Busch.