The stock market on August 17, 1972
August 17, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 111.34. Of 2,470 US stocks that traded, 886 rose and 1,026 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 111.34
How big a move#16,848of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,919price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose886of 2,470; 1,026 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +5.3% |
| Mead (MEA) | +4.8% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CBS Corporation (CBS) | -5.7% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | -4.8% |
| Centex (CTX) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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