Investor interest was keen throughout most of the year, and as a result,. New records were set by the leading averages, daily market advances, new listings, total market value of stocks and the number of issues listed.

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Sales Top a Billion. Sales last year on the New York Stock Exchange reached a new high of 1,,, shares, thereby surpassing the previous record of 1,,, shares traded in Turnover in 1 was The market averages soared to highs on several occasions.

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The New York Times combined average of fifty stocks made its historic high on Dec. The industrial average touched a record The rails steamed ahead to a high of The industrial average rose The largest daily turnover in was on Nov.

A total of 9, The paper values of staocks on Nov. While the trading pace was hectic on Nov. The historic trading mark was set on Oct. During the market break in May.

New stock listings totaled a record 59 last year, compared with the previous record of 57 in The turnover in December and for the year, compared with volumes in preceding years, follows:.

Many traders felt that it was possible to gain a financial advantage by taking in low margin bonds, rather than 70 per cent stocks. Bond dealings in December and for the year, compared with dealings in preceding years follow:.

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This compared with a turnover of ,, shares in Corporate bonds were steady in relatively quiet trading. This article can be viewed in its original form. Tell us what you think.

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