Judge — May 30, 1925 — page 30: what you’re looking at

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The bears have been far from winning the main battle, however successful in some of their excursions. The averages have shown that the trend of the market is rather upward than downward. There has been much spottiness in the market. Some issues have made spectacular leaps to peak prices. The values of others have sagged, or even slumped, and a few stocks have apparently seen their best days. ‘The securities which have scored the largest gains have been affected by special influences. Those which have withstood declining tendencies well have been of the sounder more desirable sort. and Purely. specu- lative issues have fared somewhat badly. The securities market has reflected to some extent the state of business. While in general the conditions are favorable rather than otherwise, some industrial and commercial sing better than others. a uniformly good sits ation, and many likely for a whi rry on with only moderates There is complaint of inadequate profits in various lines, and both producers nterprises seem to s and consumers are moving with caution. How much of this is merely seasonal, a prelude to the tradi al midsummer dullness, is yet to appear. But securities for the most part are in the sume boat with commodities. ‘To take short views of the outlook Iways natural, but it is th foresight which wins out. ‘T| ground for long-pull optimism. Business is at least enjoying a rest from radical disturbance. England's return to the gold standard has con- structive meaning for the rest of the world. The: signs of conser- vatism and stabilization in various parts of Europe. Exports from the United States bid fair this year to be larger than in 1924. 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