The stock market on January 7, 1972
January 7, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.04% to close at 103.47. Of 2,397 US stocks that traded, 1,074 rose and 885 fell.
The S&P 500-0.04%closed at 103.47
How big a move#23,628of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,446price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,074of 2,397; 885 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Blair Corp (BL) | +5.8% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +5.0% |
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kellogg (K) | -4.8% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | -4.4% |
| Saic (SAI) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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