The stock market on July 7, 1972
July 7, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to close at 108.69. Of 2,453 US stocks that traded, 805 rose and 1,117 fell.
The S&P 500-0.32%closed at 108.69
How big a move#16,078of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,088price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose805of 2,453; 1,117 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +5.4% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +4.7% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Enron (ENRNQ) | -7.3% |
| BP p.l.c. (BP) | -7.2% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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