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California brokers lead a hard life. In summer when the East is on daylight saving time they must be at their desks at 6 a. m. for the opening of the Manhattan markets. The rest of the year they may arrive no later than 7 a. m. Their own markets remain open long after members of the New York Stock Exchange have departed for the Racquet Club bar. One night last week San Francisco brokers slaved in Montgomery Street until after midnight to clear up the biggest day's business since the sombre session...
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