The stock market on August 1, 1972
August 1, 1972, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.94% to close at 108.40. Of 2,463 US stocks that traded, 1,154 rose and 756 fell.
The S&P 500+0.94%closed at 108.40
How big a move#6,584of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,107price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,154of 2,463; 756 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +8.2% |
| Kimberly-Clark (KMB) | +6.9% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | -5.9% |
| Gerber Products (GEB) | -4.2% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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