The stock market on March 30, 1972
March 30, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.67% to close at 107.20. Of 2,429 US stocks that traded, 1,220 rose and 718 fell.
The S&P 500+0.67%closed at 107.20
How big a move#9,750of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,187price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,220of 2,429; 718 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| RiteAid (RAD) | +6.6% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +6.2% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | -4.4% |
| Harris (HRS) | -3.9% |
| Sara Lee (SLE) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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