The stock market on February 25, 1972
February 25, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.69% to close at 106.18. Of 2,425 US stocks that traded, 1,168 rose and 806 fell.
The S&P 500+0.69%closed at 106.18
How big a move#9,382of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,256price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,168of 2,425; 806 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anaconda (A) | +10.3% |
| Doctor Pepper (DOC) | +8.4% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | -7.8% |
| W.W. Grainger (GWW) | -4.8% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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