The stock market on December 22, 1972
December 22, 1972, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.63% to close at 115.83. Of 5,021 US stocks that traded, 1,778 rose and 1,259 fell.
The S&P 500+0.63%closed at 115.83
How big a move#10,353of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,651price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,778of 5,021; 1,259 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Union Pacific (UNP) | +4.7% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | +4.6% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | -6.1% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -5.1% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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