The stock market on August 24, 1972
August 24, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to close at 111.02. Of 2,473 US stocks that traded, 605 rose and 1,347 fell.
The S&P 500-1.10%closed at 111.02
How big a move#5,194of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,939price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose605of 2,473; 1,347 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | +4.9% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +4.6% |
| Babcock & Wilcox Co-Old (BAW.) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | -8.2% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -6.5% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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