The stock market on May 11, 1972
May 11, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.33% to close at 105.77. Of 2,442 US stocks that traded, 1,251 rose and 715 fell.
The S&P 500+0.33%closed at 105.77
How big a move#15,791of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,284price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,251of 2,442; 715 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Blair Corp (BL) | +7.3% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +5.3% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -4.4% |
| Transamerica (TA) | -4.2% |
| Hanna (M A) Co (MAH) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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