The stock market on March 6, 1973
March 6, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.26% to close at 114.10. Of 5,088 US stocks that traded, 2,214 rose and 999 fell.
The S&P 500+1.26%closed at 114.10
How big a move#4,208of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,752price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,214of 5,088; 999 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +11.7% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +10.8% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +9.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -3.6% |
| U S Industries (USI) | -3.0% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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