The stock market on August 7, 1972
August 7, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 110.61. Of 2,465 US stocks that traded, 929 rose and 1,003 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 110.61
How big a move#20,102of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,965price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose929of 2,465; 1,003 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kimberly-Clark (KMB) | +5.1% |
| El Paso Co (ELG) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -14.0% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | -10.9% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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