The stock market on February 7, 1972
February 7, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 104.54. Of 2,413 US stocks that traded, 892 rose and 1,118 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 104.54
How big a move#16,421of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,370price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose892of 2,413; 1,118 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS.) | +7.0% |
| National Airlines (NAL) | +4.6% |
| Blue Bell (BBL) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | -8.7% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | -7.2% |
| Cyprus Mines (CYM) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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