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The article addresses 1955 year-end characteristics of stock markets and pointers for investment. Four features of the U.S. stock market in the final half of December 1955 is offered including the relief from pressure of tax selling, the start of maximum reinvestment demand, and optimism due to the holiday season. It is suggested that Carrier Corporation is a stock issue with potential over a period. The author shares that shares in paper companies seem high, especially the stable ones.

The article discusses developments in the operation of the firm Scott Paper Co. as of August 1965. It claims that the company is the biggest marketer of toilet paper, paper toweling and paper napkins in the U.S. It cites that the company invested in such firms as Plastic Coating Corp., a maker of such products as special covering materials for the book industry, and Tecnifax Corp., a purveyor of visual education aids, in June 1965. INSET: THE MAN WHO KNOWS DIAZ0S.

The article discusses the benefits of U.S. financial aid to industries in Canada. Some of the U.S. investments in Canada are cited, including the option exercised by the Harry Payne Whitney interests of New York in Flin Flon mining site in Northern Manitoba and New York's control over transportation firm Canadian Pacific Railway. It also mentions U.S. investments in pulp and paper mills in Canada.

The article discusses the benefits of short-term commercial paper as an investment. Topics covered include the reasons investors are attracted to U.S. Treasury Bills according to investment banker Goldman Sachs, the attributes of Treasury Bills that are being shared by short-term commercial paper and a description of companies that issue short-term paper. Also mentioned are the types of lenders on commercial paper and statistics which suggest that short-term money is important to finance firms.

The article discusses challenges being faced by American paper company Brown Co. Financiers such as H.K. Porter and Crane Co. chairman Thomas Mellon Evans and David J. Greene & Co. have heavily invested in Brown. However, Brown has posted a decline in earnings from 31 cents to 16 cents in the first nine months of 1962.

The article offers information on how investors can benefit from using the Value Line Investment Survey when making difficult decisions concerning investments losses. This survey allows investors to choose stocks in a broad field of values which they think suit their personal investment objectives. To provide an overview of the trends in the U.S. stock market, the survey systematically ranks the 1,400 common stocks available in the market based on their performance, market potential and estimated income.

The article focuses on the growth of the pulp and paper company Riegel Paper Corp. under the leadership of president Frederick S. Leinbach. Topics discussed include the expected increase in sales in 1965, overexpansion of the company which led to the rise and fall of profits and investment on a mammoth paper machine in the North Carolina mill. Also included are the insights of Leinbach on his ability to lift earnings over the troubled period.

The article discusses the trend in speculative stocks in the U.S. from 1925 to 1926. Reinforced with more or less money and cheap credit, the authors said that speculators have long been buying stocks which are not of the standard investment type. Shares of companies in non-basic industries were reportedly their favorites. It is stated that it was inevitable that such unwarranted, reckless boosting of prices will end even if business/industrial prosperity continues to advance.

The article focuses on the apparent regret of most stockholders who invested in tender offers made above the market. It is said that stockholders who only looked at the numbers and not the quality of the stock company failed to obtain profits from their investments. It notes that the debentures of holders of NVF and General Host papers are rejected by the New York Stock Exchange due to quality and liquidity concerns. It stresses the importance of creating a stronger company out of takeovers.

The article focuses on the St. Regis Paper Co.'s new philosophy, which is an end to its expansion, as outlined by President William Adams in January 1961. Adams claimed the company has adequate capacity for the first time in more than 20 years. It discusses how St. Regis' hasty expansion has never fully paid its way, despite its sales having risen sixfold since 1946, around 1.90 dollars per shares as of 1960. A discourse on St. Regis' capital spending and margin improvement is offered.

The author offers outlook on the potential investments in traditional companies and so-called high-quality growth companies, as well as in more conventional, lower-multiple companies. He forecasts improvements in the steel market and identifies barriers to any uneconomic increase in production capacity. He predicts better earnings and asset position of holding company Crown Zellerbach, earnings potential of International Paper and capital appreciation possibilities in Kaiser Steel.

The article discusses the turnaround strategy that is announced by American Can Co. chairman William F. May in August 1972 after an investment of 600 million dollars failed to produce the expected return. Topics covered include the sale of paper factories, closure of canning plants and plan to compete in the consumer market. Also mentioned are the profitability of recycling solid wastes and explanation for the asset write offs worth 105 million dollars.

The article discusses the outlook for the stocks of several U.S. companies in 1924. Topics addressed include the prospect of a dividend increase from the railroad company Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, some investors' belief that the buying of oil shares is better than selling, and a favorable outlook for International Paper due to its 1923 earnings. The earnings per share and dividends of motion picture and distribution company Famous Players-Lasky Corp. are also mentioned.

The article recommends investors to adopt a policy of constructive investing to get the best results and still protect himself in both principal and income. Constructive investing is described to have nothing to do with speculation as it is investing for safety plus profit and thus avoids buying low grade and unseasoned bonds or stocks. The careful examination of all facts related to a specific security is cited as the first step and includes a study of the financial statements of the company.

The article presents a guide for investors in typical or average securities. Investors are advised when to buy and when to sell securities. The financial or banking condition of the country or nation is one factor to consider by investors in typical or average securities. Investors who wish to take advantage of the investment cycle are told to be courageous enough to buy when most other people are doubtful and timid, and to sell when all thoughtless people are eager to buy. INSET: When to Buy and When to Sell.

The article discusses broad developments in investment options made affordable to small investors. Topics discussed include securities sold directly by companies to their employees and consumers, common stocks sold by companies in installment to their employees and customer ownership offered by public utilities. Also discussed are Investment Trusts and its many variants.

Statistics are presented related to business in the U.S. as of July 1, 1938 including the number of direct investments of corporations and business men in foreign enterprises and properties, the number of hotels with 1,430,000 room capacities, and the number of freight cars for railroad service.

The article presents an update on the performance of the U.S. stock markets as of March 1, 1950. It is said that stocks remain reasonably priced relative to other forms of investment based on earnings, assets and dividend probabilities. It notes that the demand for existing stocks remain strong, while the supply of newly-created issues is scarce. Information on several recommended stocks is also provided, including Champion Paper & Fibre, Hytron Radio & Electronics and Lincoln National Life.

The author offers comments on the U.S. stock market as of March 1965. The author believes there appears to be more willingness to purchase stocks of less definite investment standing. This can reportedly be seen in the greater interest in low-priced stocks and the growing breadth of the market. Meanwhile, the author claims the shares of paper company International Paper constitute a thick equity, being preceded by no debt at all. Investment significance of medicare is explored.

This section offers news briefs concerning the U.S. business sector as of July 1928. American Telephone & Telegraph Company launched telephone services from the U.S. to Germany. American Writing Paper Company will invest 500,000 dollars in its planned facility improvements. General Motors Corporation managed to deliver 525,000 Chevrolet automobiles during the first five months of 1928.

The article features Edgar Lawrence Smith, author of the book "Common Stocks As Long Term Investments." The book is said to have made a significant impact on the U.S. stock market in 1929. It is noted that the formerly prevalent belief that bonds were better investments than common stocks was challenged by Smith in his book. Smith's arguments are said to have been accepted with exaggerated enthusiasm leading to the rise of stocks and interest rates until the stock market crashed in 1929.

The article examines the lack of reserves of fire and casualty insurance companies amid market crash in the U.S. as of October 15, 1974. Topics discussed include capital losses, concern over its premium-to-surplus ratios which restrict its ability to invest in new business, and inflation which increases settlement costs. Also mentioned is the opportunity of earning capital gains as profits in stock trading.

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 author discusses the bull market's entry into its sixth year in 1955. Topics addressed include concerns about indiscriminate buying of highly speculative stocks of questionable merit, the increasing risk of loss, and a warning against increasing debit balances in margin accounts. Also explored are the merits of investing in shares of companies such as paper manufacturer Marathon Corp., General Motors, and Pennsylvania-Central Airlines.

The article reports on the advance of the bond market, with long-term obligations being quoted on a 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 per cent basis, and short-term paper being in demand at much lower yields, as of October 1, 1935. It provides a table of representative, high-grade and long-term bonds for investors desiring a better income with safety and liquidity, but suggests a cautious approach on whether to buy. The article notes that massive bank reserves is one factor going for sustained bond prices.

The article looks at the U.S. stock market as of January 1964. Topics discussed include the effect of President John Kennedy's assassination on the stock prices, performance of the Advance-Decline Index, and performance of auto and steel stocks in 1963. The author also recommends paper, chemicals, and copper stocks in 1964.

The article presents an analysis of the U.S. stock market as of September 1963. Analyzed by the article are the prospects of several stocks. One is healthcare company Johnson & Johnson whose financial conditions is described as impeccable. Another is floor coverings maker Armstrong Cork which is cited as a sound investment. Another one is pulp and paper company Georgia-Pacific which is expected to reach a new all-time high in 1963.

The article discusses the effect of changes in money market and credit structure on the stock market in the U.S. Changes in the money and credit situation indirectly affect corporate earning trends. Meanwhile, money available for investment and speculation on stocks is directly influenced by such changes.

The author offers investment pointers on four listed companies in the U.S. stock market which are deemed attractive as of July 1, 1960. He explains the fundamentals why food company Beech-Nut Life Savers looks like a good buy for income and moderate long-term appreciation. He cites good fundamentals, dividend payouts and new products being market-tested as reasons to buy miller Pillsbury Co. shares. He also recommends electronics specialist Siegler Corp. and Federal Paper Board.

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 explores the business and investment opportunities in tree farming in the U.S. It discusses the requirements that an individual must meet if he wants to become a tree farmer including enough capital and knowledge of modern forestry practices. It suggests ways to estimate the potential profits of a tree farm. It also describes several potential markets for wood.

The article discusses the growth and earning power of the U.S. chemical industry in 1955. According to the author, no less than 12 out of the 30 leading chemical companies have out-performed the composite average of 100 manufacturing companies in terms of growth power. The author adds that 23 of the "Forbes" 30 chemical producers reported a lower return on their investment last year as compared with the five-year average.

The article describes a number of more or less active, listed industrial preferred stocks in the U.S., along with information on their relative investment position as of November 1927. They include mining, smelting, and refining company American Smelting & Refining, tobacco company American Tobacco, and car tire manufacturer B.F. Goodrich.

The article provides an economic and financial outlook for the U.S. for 1922. Topics discussed include the expectation that liberty bonds will be higher with the improvements in commodities and reduction in export balance and the plan of world leaders to gather to develop currency and economic plans for Central Europe after the Four-Power Treaty. It also predicts that interest rates will rise after the war with the increased interest on investments.

A response from the author on the method used for calculating the percentage value in case of dual funds featured in the February 1, 1970 issue is presented.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article about dual funds in the February 1, 1970 issue.

The article focuses on the need for big corporations to make the same move as the U.S. government to spend big in the coming years. The author says with the stock market experiencing an unusually long-sustained advance, it is surprising that millions of investors in common stocks who have phenomenal paper profits are less motivated to cinch them. He adds that based on his personal view, it is far better to be investing in depressed groups rather than stocks that have skyrocketed.

The article presents recommended mortgage bonds, preferred stocks and common stocks for investors seeking high-yield investments. These include Seaboard Air Line, International Paper Co., Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. The article provides statistics on the performance of these bonds and stocks as of 1946.

The article provides information on several booklets for investors, including "The Basic Principles of Investment Trust Management," "Consolidated Gas, Electric Light & Power Co., of Baltimore: American Writing Paper Co.," and "The Housman Securities & Commodities Review."

The article explores the possibility of crackdown on offshore tax haven investment by the U.S. Congress as of October 15, 1974. Topics discusses include new rules in imposing income for foreign-situ trusts, back-to-back loan arrangements as one type of tax haven, and reinvoicing as another tax avoidance strategy. Among tax havens include British Cayman Islands, Switzerland and Tonga.

The article explores the good timing of conglomerate William Cos. in venturing into the fertilizer business. Topics discussed include acquisition of Gulf Oil and Continental Oil at bargain prices and then regrouping it into Agrico Chemical Co., president and chief executive officer John H. Williams' principle of borrowing with cash back up, and investment operation. Also mentioned is expansion despite limited raw materials such as short supply of natural gas for nitrogen fertilizer.

The article discusses the business of John M. Shaheen, owner of holding company Shaheen Natural Resources, with attention paid to firm's assets and its publicly traded oil refinery Macmillan Ring-Free Oil in Los Angeles, California. Attention is paid to Shaheen's investments in petroleum industry including participation in the construction of two oil refineries in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, Canada, loans from banks and oil companies, and an agreement with British Petroleum on crude supply.

The article focuses on two closed-end mutual funds, the CNA-Larwin Investment Co. with assets of 47 million U.S. dollars and the REIT Income Fund with assets of 39 million dollars, and explores how leverage can make for big profits or big losses. It discusses the net asset value of both funds, the nature of their offerings to the public, and their actual portfolio.

The article features Italian banker Michele Sindona. Topics discussed include his controlling interest in New York-based Franklin National Bank, some of his failed deals as financial adviser and his successful investment in New England pulp firm Brown Corp. Sindona is one of Italy's top investment bankers whose well-known clients include the Vatican, American conglomerate Gulf & Western, and London, England-based Hambros Bank.

The article focuses on investment advisor Julian Gumperz. Particular focus is given to his prediction of the 1929 Stock Market Crash, his setting up of the Frankfurt International Institute of Social Research in the U.S. and his investments in stocks and bonds. His view on the the state of the U.S. stock market as of March 1, 1971 and debt-equity ratios in the corporate world are also discussed.

The article provides updates on the mutual fund industry in the U.S. as of June 15, 1970. It looks at the predictions of Leon Levy, portfolio manager at investment management firm Oppenheimer Funds, on the performance of the stock markets. An overview of the changes in the firm's portfolio is provided, which includes American Home Products, Caterpillar Tractor, and National Biscuit. It also discusses the trend of investing in solid companies with good assets and earnings.

The author shares his tips on investing on several stocks. Some of stocks recommended by the author to investors include food group Standard Brands, office equipment maker Remington Rand and textiles company American Viscose. The author did not recommend stocks in industries such as leather, liquor and natural gas.

The author recommends several stocks for investments in 1951. He states that these stocks have a six percent dividend return potential, but returns are more likely to come in the long run. He suggests textile company Burlington Mills which provided a payout of 2.12 dollars in 1950 and recorded an earnings per share of 6.86 dollars during the full year ended September 30, 1950. He also recommends Colgate-Palmolive-Peet, which has paid dividends on its common stock every year since 1895.

The article weighs photocopying shop as a viable business opportunity in 1946. Dozens of enterprising men running a photocopying business are revealed to have earned five-figure annual profits. The business is presented to require a cash investment of under 500 dollars with the most inexpensive photocopying machine selling for 55 dollars. A proper store location, a rigid accounting system, and the funds to carry the business are cited as factors to consider before entering the business.

The article examines whether the removal of credit restrictions in the U.S. after World War II will be the key to post-war prosperity. It explains why small loan business and installment credit have been comparatively quiescent during the war. The artilce also suggests that the responsibility of protecting the cash investment of bankers, finance companies, manufacturers and distributors seems to fall on the credit bureaus.