The stock market on May 3, 1972
May 3, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 105.99. Of 2,441 US stocks that traded, 659 rose and 1,303 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 105.99
How big a move#22,289of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,269price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose659of 2,441; 1,303 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sperry (SY) | +5.6% |
| Trans Union Corp (TU) | +4.0% |
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sunbeam Corp | -4.8% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | -4.8% |
| Essex Intl Inc (EXC) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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