The stock market on August 28, 1972
August 28, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 110.23. Of 2,476 US stocks that traded, 732 rose and 1,220 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 110.23
How big a move#14,420of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,989price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose732of 2,476; 1,220 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CVS Health (CVS) | +4.8% |
| Motorola Solutions (MOT) | +2.8% |
| Diamond International (DN) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | -7.4% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -6.9% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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