The stock market on September 6, 1972
September 6, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.61% to close at 110.55. Of 2,479 US stocks that traded, 589 rose and 1,312 fell.
The S&P 500-0.61%closed at 110.55
How big a move#10,570of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,969price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose589of 2,479; 1,312 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +3.4% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +3.3% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | -9.1% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | -9.0% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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