The stock market on December 6, 1972
December 6, 1972, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to close at 118.01. Of 2,512 US stocks that traded, 1,057 rose and 895 fell.
The S&P 500+0.37%closed at 118.01
How big a move#15,084of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,528price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,057of 2,512; 895 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +5.1% |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | +5.1% |
| Warner Communications (WCI) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| GenCorp (GY) | -7.2% |
| Multigraphics Inc (MTI) | -6.3% |
| Gannett (GCI) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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