The stock market on February 16, 1972
February 16, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.56% to close at 105.62. Of 2,422 US stocks that traded, 1,105 rose and 884 fell.
The S&P 500+0.56%closed at 105.62
How big a move#11,386of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,294price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,105of 2,422; 884 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) | +19.6% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +8.5% |
| Redman Industries Inc (RDMN) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lubrizol (LZ) | -4.1% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -4.0% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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