The stock market on September 18, 1972
September 18, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 108.61. Of 2,486 US stocks that traded, 763 rose and 1,088 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 108.61
How big a move#19,510of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,093price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose763of 2,486; 1,088 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CVS Health (CVS) | +3.9% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +3.6% |
| Txu Gas Co | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| New Valley Corp (NVAL.) | -7.3% |
| Cities Service Co | -4.7% |
| Cummins (CUM) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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