The stock market on October 19, 1972
October 19, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 108.05. Of 2,493 US stocks that traded, 824 rose and 1,055 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 108.05
How big a move#20,994of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,130price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose824of 2,493; 1,055 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +11.5% |
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +5.2% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) | -8.1% |
| Continental Group (CCC) | -6.6% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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