The stock market on November 24, 1972
November 24, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to close at 117.27. Of 2,513 US stocks that traded, 1,119 rose and 869 fell.
The S&P 500+0.32%closed at 117.27
How big a move#16,171of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,570price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,119of 2,513; 869 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gulf (GO) | +6.2% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +5.5% |
| Republic Steel Corp | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | -3.9% |
| Nabisco Inc (NB) | -3.8% |
| Florida Progress | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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