Show I TRADING iiI ii ON CURB i R B MART STAGNATES MART STAGNATES Bulls and Bears Both Wary Sales Are Confined to Usual Favorites By JOHN L. L COOLEY Associated Press Financial Writer Writer- NEW YORK July 0 Trading I-Trading on the curb exchange stagnated Thurs Thurs- da day Interest was so light that fluctuations flue flue- became meaningless anc and the list shifted up and down In a avery avery avery very narrow groove The market appeared to be awaitIng awaitIng awaiting await await- Ing a clearer picture as a. to how German Germany Germany Ger Ger- man many would solve her financial Meanwhile neither longs no nor shorts cared to take a a. stand and a virtual deadlock existed especially during the earlier hours Trading was confined to the usual favorites which turned over over only In blocks o or of nominal size General Theaters Equipment convertible convertible con con- preferred was one of or the few stocks influenced by current news developments The first quarter earnings statement showing 8 cents a share for the common stock was 1 followed by a n reaction in in- inthe the preferred pre pre- shares shafts but bub sales ales were few Stutz Motor and anti Parker Rust were heavy United Verde had discounted discount discount- ed news of the new ore vein struck at Jerome Ariz remaining quiet af after after after af- af ter its recent sharp rise Utilities were particularly dull al although although although al- al though the group had a a. firm tone and fractional advances were fre Ire quent Brazilian Traction sold off oU on taking profit inspired by the dividend dividend divi divi- announcement ment Inactivity was the chief feature of the oils oUSt several severe of ot which did not trade Call money renewed on the curb at nt 2 per cent |