The stock market on August 4, 1972
August 4, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at 110.43. Of 2,464 US stocks that traded, 1,003 rose and 916 fell.
The S&P 500+0.26%closed at 110.43
How big a move#17,366of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,976price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,003of 2,464; 916 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +6.3% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | +5.9% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -6.3% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | -4.8% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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