The stock market on February 21, 1973
February 21, 1973, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.62% to close at 114.69. Of 5,088 US stocks that traded, 886 rose and 2,298 fell.
The S&P 500-0.62%closed at 114.69
How big a move#10,507of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,717price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose886of 5,088; 2,298 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chemed Corp (CHE) | +7.4% |
| U S Industries (USI) | +4.5% |
| Kimberly-Clark (KMB) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | -10.6% |
| Tektronix (TEK) | -7.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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