The stock market on December 3, 1971
December 3, 1971, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.27% to close at 97.06. Of 2,384 US stocks that traded, 1,379 rose and 583 fell.
The S&P 500+1.27%closed at 97.06
How big a move#4,135of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,937price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,379of 2,384; 583 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | +9.1% |
| Kennecott (KN) | +7.1% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | -4.3% |
| Babcock & Wilcox Co-Old (BAW.) | -4.1% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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