The stock market on November 20, 1972
November 20, 1972, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 115.53. Of 2,510 US stocks that traded, 1,026 rose and 948 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 115.53
How big a move#23,732of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,669price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,026of 2,510; 948 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | +6.9% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +6.7% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hca Hosp Cp Of Amer -cl A (HCA) | -7.9% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | -7.2% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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