The stock market on March 27, 1973
March 27, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.57% to close at 111.56. Of 5,080 US stocks that traded, 2,319 rose and 856 fell.
The S&P 500+1.57%closed at 111.56
How big a move#2,810of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,906price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,319of 5,080; 856 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +10.9% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | +8.8% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Creole Petroleum Corp (CRP) | -3.5% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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