The stock market on November 6, 1972
November 6, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 113.98. Of 2,499 US stocks that traded, 1,083 rose and 950 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 113.98
How big a move#18,760of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,759price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,083of 2,499; 950 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Factor (max) Co Class A (FAC) | +9.6% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | +9.0% |
| Levitz Furniture Inc -vtg (LVFIQ) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -8.1% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -6.1% |
| Monroe Auto Equip (MAE) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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