The stock market on February 23, 1973
February 23, 1973, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.12% to close at 113.16. Of 5,091 US stocks that traded, 828 rose and 2,400 fell.
The S&P 500-1.12%closed at 113.16
How big a move#5,083of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,808price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose828of 5,091; 2,400 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hobart (HOB) | +4.2% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +4.0% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -10.8% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | -10.5% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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