The stock market on November 21, 1972
November 21, 1972, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.59% to close at 116.21. Of 2,512 US stocks that traded, 1,135 rose and 867 fell.
The S&P 500+0.59%closed at 116.21
How big a move#10,911of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,629price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,135of 2,512; 867 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +11.2% |
| Pan Am Corp | +10.5% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Monroe Auto Equip (MAE) | -4.4% |
| Salomon | -4.2% |
| Liggett Group Inc-Old | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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