The stock market on March 9, 1973
March 9, 1973, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.39% to close at 113.79. Of 5,092 US stocks that traded, 1,320 rose and 1,701 fell.
The S&P 500-0.39%closed at 113.79
How big a move#14,681of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,770price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,320of 5,092; 1,701 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +5.3% |
| Quaker State (KSF) | +4.2% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Providian Corp (PVN) | -7.2% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -6.8% |
| Bicoastal Corp | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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