The stock market on February 18, 1972
February 18, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 105.28. Of 2,422 US stocks that traded, 902 rose and 1,119 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 105.28
How big a move#16,679of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,318price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose902of 2,422; 1,119 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +4.0% |
| Ramanda Inc. (RAM) | +3.9% |
| Con-way (CNF) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marsh & McLennan (MMC) | -9.0% |
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | -3.5% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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