The stock market on September 20, 1972
September 20, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.05% to close at 108.60. Of 2,487 US stocks that traded, 778 rose and 1,110 fell.
The S&P 500+0.05%closed at 108.60
How big a move#23,426of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,094price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose778of 2,487; 1,110 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pharmacia (PNU) | +6.4% |
| Boeing (BA) | +5.3% |
| Walter (jim) Corp (JWC.) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| New Valley Corp (NVAL.) | -5.4% |
| Outboard Marine | -5.3% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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