The stock market on November 16, 1972
November 16, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.55% to close at 115.13. Of 2,510 US stocks that traded, 1,055 rose and 932 fell.
The S&P 500+0.55%closed at 115.13
How big a move#11,584of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,692price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,055of 2,510; 932 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +11.0% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +10.9% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | -12.4% |
| Nabisco Group Holdings (NGH) | -4.5% |
| Bell & Howell Operating Co | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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