The stock market on February 9, 1973
February 9, 1973, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.34% to close at 114.68. Of 5,065 US stocks that traded, 2,291 rose and 952 fell.
The S&P 500+1.34%closed at 114.68
How big a move#3,799of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,718price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,291of 5,065; 952 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +10.8% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +9.1% |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -5.3% |
| Hobart (HOB) | -4.4% |
| Marine Midland Banks (MM) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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