The stock market on February 27, 1973
February 27, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.15% to close at 110.90. Of 5,090 US stocks that traded, 805 rose and 2,450 fell.
The S&P 500-1.15%closed at 110.90
How big a move#4,854of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,947price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose805of 5,090; 2,450 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | +3.5% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +3.2% |
| GenCorp (GY) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RiteAid (RAD) | -10.3% |
| Clorox (CLX) | -9.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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