The stock market on February 26, 1973
February 26, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to close at 112.19. Of 5,089 US stocks that traded, 747 rose and 2,647 fell.
The S&P 500-0.86%closed at 112.19
How big a move#7,367of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,867price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose747of 5,089; 2,647 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sperry (SY) | +4.4% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +4.0% |
| American Express (AXP) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RiteAid (RAD) | -7.1% |
| Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI.) | -6.9% |
| Times Mirror Co -ser A (TMC) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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