The stock market on October 26, 1972
October 26, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.24% to close at 110.99. Of 2,495 US stocks that traded, 1,268 rose and 744 fell.
The S&P 500+0.24%closed at 110.99
How big a move#17,879of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,941price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,268of 2,495; 744 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Braniff International Corp (BNF) | +10.0% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +6.7% |
| Eastern Air Lines | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | -5.2% |
| Fedders Corp (FJCC) | -4.3% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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