The stock market on December 14, 1971
December 14, 1971, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 97.67. Of 2,391 US stocks that traded, 737 rose and 1,180 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 97.67
How big a move#16,396of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,888price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose737of 2,391; 1,180 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | +4.5% |
| American Natural Resource (ANR) | +4.4% |
| Harris (HRS) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -7.5% |
| Multigraphics Inc (MTI) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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