The stock market on April 19, 1972
April 19, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 109.20. Of 2,436 US stocks that traded, 604 rose and 1,436 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 109.20
How big a move#12,141of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,055price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose604of 2,436; 1,436 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| H&R Block (HRB) | +5.6% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +4.7% |
| Olin (OLN) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tropicana Products Inc (TOJ) | -6.7% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -5.9% |
| Congoleum Corp (COG) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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