31 DECEMBER 1937, page 30

Apex (trinidad).

It is not always that market expectations of good dividend results are-realised, but such was undoubtedly the case in the advance in the dividend of Apex (Trinidad) Oilfields......

Some Banking Changes.

The City was glad to learn that, although Sir Alfred E. Lewis is relinquishing his position as a Deputy Chairman of the National Provincial Bank, owing to his desire to be......

I Am Glad To Note That Canadian Banking Profits For

the past year are showing some slight increase. The preliminary statement of the Canadian Bank of Commerce for the year ending November 30th showed just a small increase in the......

* * * * Christmas Spending.

While by no means underestimating the increased spending power this last Christmas, arising very largely, it is good to know, from the greater number of the employed, I think......

Financial Notes

DULL MARKETS. IT is by no means unusual to find the Stock Markets quiet in the few days immediately following Christmas. This year there have been two circumstances emphasising......

Finance

NEW YEAR PROSPECTS LOOKING back to my forecast a year ago of market probabilities for 1937, I am glad to see that I indicated the likelihood of a moderate set-back in gilt-edged......

Revenue Prospects.

In view of the necessary growth in the National Expenditure, it is satisfactory to note that the Revenue is coming in fairly well, and the latest Weekly Return of the Exchequer......