The stock market on October 2, 1972
October 2, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 110.16. Of 2,490 US stocks that traded, 784 rose and 1,136 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 110.16
How big a move#15,347of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,994price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose784of 2,490; 1,136 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +5.8% |
| Chessie System (CO) | +4.0% |
| Lca Corp (LCA) | +3.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) | -11.3% |
| Levitz Furniture Inc -vtg (LVFIQ) | -9.0% |
| Flagstar Corp | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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