The stock market on January 27, 1972
January 27, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.98% to close at 103.50. Of 2,404 US stocks that traded, 1,509 rose and 506 fell.
The S&P 500+0.98%closed at 103.50
How big a move#6,251of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,444price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,509of 2,404; 506 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eastern Air Lines | +9.9% |
| Mattel (MAT) | +9.8% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mead (MEA) | -9.9% |
| Salomon | -3.9% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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