29 DECEMBER 1928, Page 29

Financial Notes

CHEERFUL MARKETS.

THE Stock Exchange broke up for the Christmas holidays in thoroughly cheerful fashion, and undoubtedly the chief factor operating was the profound relief occasioned by the more favourable bulletins of the King's health. Practically every market responded to the better tendency, even the Cinderella of the Stock Exchange—English Railways— experiencing a mild rally. Quite the feature of the week, however, was the renewal of activity in Mond Nickel shares, and the sensational dealings in the new shares of the Ford Motor Company up to about 35s. premium on the 20s. shares.