The stock market on December 21, 1972
December 21, 1972, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.72% to close at 115.11. Of 5,019 US stocks that traded, 1,101 rose and 2,061 fell.
The S&P 500-0.72%closed at 115.11
How big a move#8,952of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,693price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,101of 5,019; 2,061 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Thomas & Betts (TNB) | +8.4% |
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +4.6% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Anheuser-Busch (BUD) | -8.5% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -6.2% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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