The stock market on February 14, 1973
February 14, 1973, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.44% to close at 115.10. Of 5,081 US stocks that traded, 687 rose and 2,631 fell.
The S&P 500-1.44%closed at 115.10
How big a move#3,355of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,693price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose687of 5,081; 2,631 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | +4.8% |
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Re (GRN) | -10.6% |
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -8.6% |
| Chemed Corp (CHE) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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