The stock market on November 3, 1972
November 3, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.87% to close at 114.22. Of 2,500 US stocks that traded, 1,287 rose and 774 fell.
The S&P 500+0.87%closed at 114.22
How big a move#7,187of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,745price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,287of 2,500; 774 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Iu International Corp (IU) | +9.2% |
| Marcor Inc | +8.8% |
| Sperry & Hutchinson Co (SNH.) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | -8.1% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | -6.4% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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