The stock market on May 15, 1972
May 15, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.45% to close at 106.86. Of 2,442 US stocks that traded, 1,248 rose and 698 fell.
The S&P 500+0.45%closed at 106.86
How big a move#13,355of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,210price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,248of 2,442; 698 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +11.2% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +6.4% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Petroleums Ltd (PP) | -3.2% |
| Burlington Industries Equity | -3.0% |
| Allied Stores | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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