The stock market on September 1, 1972
September 1, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% to close at 111.51. Of 2,477 US stocks that traded, 1,176 rose and 782 fell.
The S&P 500+0.38%closed at 111.51
How big a move#14,819of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,909price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,176of 2,477; 782 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +8.6% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +6.3% |
| Altria Group (MO) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | -6.6% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -5.6% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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