23 FEBRUARY 1934, Page 42

Financial Notes

INVESTMENT STOCKS FIRM.

AT the end of last week prices on the Stock-Exchange were inclined to droop, more especially in the speculative markets, where some rather weak speculative positions for the rise had been created, pining the past week, however, which marked the beginning of the new fortnightly account, a cheerful tone has characterized most departments of the Stock Exchange. High-class investment stocks have continued to rise, while there has been a good deal of activity in the Industrial section. An upward movement has been led by Courtaulds and Imperial Tobacco. Transatlantic shares have been quiet and rather dull, and the Mining Market has been somewhat affected by realizations.

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